Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyRecall 16V-539 · 2007–2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Bentley Motors, Inc. recall 16V-539 covers 127 2007–2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur for a visibility: sun/moon roof assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 26% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V539000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured April 25, 2007 through October 31, 2008. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.
The risk
If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will apply additional adhesive between the sunroof glass frame and sunroof glass panel, free of charge. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE16/17.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
26%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 18 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 25, 2007 to October 31, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.