The worst 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur problems
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Recalls 3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V539000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
- Risk
- Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1‑800‑777‑6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.
Recall number 13V484000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Bentley is recalling 13,420 my 2004-2008 continental gt, continental gt speed, continental flying spur, and continental gtc vehicles. There is the potential for road salt to corrode the outer surface of the fuel filter. This could lead to the filter housing becoming porous with a corresponding fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filter and reposition the retaining clip on all affected vehicles. The recall began on june 18, 2008. Owners may contact bentley at 1‑800‑777‑6923.
Recall number 08V217000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 76
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin
- 12 Volt
- Spurious DTC identification
- Engine Coolant Mixture
- Brake Noise Identification: Customer Statement: -Noise/squeal complaint from the braking system Technical...
- Telephone Functionality
- Running gear
- All Vehicle Variants
- 12 Volt
- HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin
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Questions about the 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Is the 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur?
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How many recalls does the 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur have?
3 recalls, covering visibility, service brakes, hydraulic and fuel system, gasoline.
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