2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
The 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AIR BAGS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Bentley Motors, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfront (1 complaint), Tires (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, potentially affecting up to 13,424 vehicles.
Recall 08V217000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 13,420 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 08V072000 — AIR BAGS
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: BENTLEY IS RECALLING 4 MY 2004 AND 2006 CONTINENTAL GT AND CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR VEHICLES. THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG TRIMMED COVERS HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TETHERS OF AN INCORRECT LENGTH.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AIR BAG ITSELF DURING DEPLOYMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE OWNED 4 OF THESE BENTLEY FLYING SPURS (2006-2010) AND ALL OF THEM HAVE FOGGY WINDOWS IN THE QUARTER PANAL WINDOWS (THE SMALLER WINDOWS BEHIND THE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOWS. THEY HAVE A FOG AROUND THEM AND I CANNOT SEE OUT OF THEM AND IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND CONCERN. WHY HAS BENTLEY NEVER FIXED THIS ISSUE AND INSTALLED SUCH CHEAP GLASS? YOU CANNOT FIX THIS WITHOUT TAKING OUT THE GLASS AND REPLACING IT. I CANNOT SEE OUT OF MINE AND ENDED UP SIDE SWIPING THE CAR COMING UP ON THE SIDE OF ME. IT IS EXTREMELY UNFAIR AND DANGEROUS AND PUT MY CHILD'S LIFE IN DANGER.
4 TIRES SIMULTANEOUSLY FAILED AND RIPPED APART AT THE SIDEWALL. *TR
4 TIRES SIMULTANEOUSLY FAILED AND RIPPED APART AT THE SIDEWALL. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THE FRONT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COLLAPSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT IT WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
Bentley Motors, Ltd. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2061195/1 — EQUIPMENT
Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. Technical background: The minimum standards check list document within the Measure section is required to capture...
2043974/2 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
REPLACING FRONT WISHBONE LINKS *REVISED*
2034004/1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Continental GT - Continental Flying Spur - Replacement engine identification Customer statement / workshop findings: Should an engine be required for a Continental GT or Continental Flying Spur and the model year of the vehicle is 2004 to 2006, Bentley Motors supplies replacement engines which have been specifically manufactured as...
07072 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING, PRESSURE TEMPERATURE TRANSDUCER. POTENTIAL LEAK. *KB
06010803 — STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER INGRESS, PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - WATER ENTRY POINT ADJACENT TO BONNET HINGE. *TT
69 — VISIBILITY
WINDSCREEN FRACTURES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
- 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR (current)
- 2007 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 7 complaints
- 2008 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2010 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2011 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
Other BENTLEY Models
- BENTLEY BENTAYGA — 20 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 10 total complaints
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 5 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 4 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC — 4 total complaints
- BENTLEY ARNAGE — 2 total complaints
- BENTLEY AZURE — 2 total complaints
- BENTLEY ARNAGE LWB — 1 total complaint