Bentley Bacalar, Continental GT Recall R/2023/064: When Riveting The Airbag Deflector Bracket To The Seat Frame A Sharp Edge On The Rivet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Mar 2023
- Launched
- 742
- vehicles in the UK
- RE23/03 (RC68)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Bacalar, Continental GT vehicles built between 13 March 2019 and 7 April 2022. When riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet could be created. The recall notice describes the fix as: a check of each front seat and rework carried out where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
When riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet could be created. In the event of the seat airbags being deployed it is possible that the airbag material could become torn reducing the effectiveness of occupant protection.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: When riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet could be created. In the event of the seat airbags being deployed it is possible that the airbag material could become torn reducing the effectiveness of occupant protection. Defect: When riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet could be created. In the event of the seat airbags being deployed it is possible that the airbag material could become torn reducing the effectiveness of occupant protection. Remedy: A check of each front seat and rework carried out where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: when riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet could be created. In the event of the seat airbags being deployed it is possible that the airbag material could become torn reducing the effectiveness of occupant protection.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a check of each front seat and rework carried out where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Bacalar, Continental GT built between 13 March 2019 and 7 April 2022 may be included. Bentley estimates 742 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.
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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 RE23/03 (RC68) or the DVSA reference R/2023/064. 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
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| Continental GTThe water pump concept can create a vacuum within the electrical area of the pump. As a result liquid from the coolant system can permeate through the pump housing onto the electrical circuit board and connector | Low | R/2023/037 | |
| Continental GT, Flying SpurIncorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor function (alr) may have been installed | Urgent | R/2022/078 | |
| Continental GTThe front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant's legs | Low | R/2021/276 | |
| Continental GT, Flying SpurA manufacturing issue could prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position | Low | R/2021/221 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2023/037 on 10 Feb 2023, for the water pump concept can create a vacuum within the electrical area of the pump. As a…. The one launched after it was R/2023/131 on 11 May 2023, for on affected vehicles the retention bracket holding the rear entertainment screens located…. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/064, launched 21 March 2023. 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.