Bentley Mulsanne Recall R/2019/008: The Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Performance May Not Fulfil The Load Requirements On 5 Seat…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jan 2019
- Launched
- 652
- vehicles in the UK
- RE19/01 (RB15)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Mulsanne vehicles built between 12 March 2012 and 21 July 2018. Rear seat belt anchorage incorrect specification. The dealer will fit a reinforcement plate to affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Rear seat belt anchorage incorrect specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE PERFORMANCE MAY NOT FULFIL THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS ON 5 SEAT CONFIGURATION VEHICLES Defect: Rear seat belt anchorage incorrect specification. Remedy: A reinforcement plate will be fitted to affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rear seat belt anchorage performance may not fulfil the load requirements on 5 seat configuration vehicles.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a reinforcement plate to affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Mulsanne built between 12 March 2012 and 21 July 2018 may be included. Bentley estimates 652 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Bentley, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Bentley.
- Book with any franchised Bentley dealer, quoting the campaign code RE19/01 (RB15) or the DVSA reference R/2019/008. See how to get a Bentley recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT, Flying SpurIncorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor function (alr) may have been installed | Urgent | R/2022/078 | |
| Bentayga (7 Seat)Third row SEAT belt pillar d-loop upper anchorages may not fulfill legal requirements | Urgent | R/2020/074 | |
| Continental Flying SpurCentre rear seat passenger may not be fully restrained | Urgent | R/2009/002 | |
| ContinentalPossible failure of seat belt lower attachment rail | Urgent | R/1995/062 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2017/220 on 17 Jul 2017, for loss of power steering assistance. The one launched after it was R/2019/016 on 28 Jan 2019, for in specific driving conditions the electric power steering control unit displayed an error. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/008, launched 21 January 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.