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2008 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Driver Airbag
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Rollover Sensor
  • Automatic Safety Rollbar
  • Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Trunk Anti-Trap Device
 
Crash Test Results for the 2008 Bentley Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
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Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2008 Bentley Arnage RL Not
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2008 Bentley Arnage T/R Not
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2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Not
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2008 Bentley Continental GT Not
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2008 Bentley Continental GTC Not
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Service Bulletins for 2008 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible
2008 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC:

Bulletin Number: 08-063
BENTLEY: 08MY CONTINENTAL SERIES; INCORRECT TIRE SIZE DISPLAYED. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING (TPM) INFORMATION DISPLAY WAS ENHANCED AT 08MY. *PE

Bulletin Number: 08-082
BENTLEY: CONTINENTAL GTC - HOOD POTENTIOMETER. CONTINENTAL GTC - HOOD POTENTIOMETER BECOMES DETACHED - SECONDARY RETENTION - SC08/04. *PE

Bulletin Number: 08-082
BENTLEY: CONTINENTAL GTC - HOOD POTENTIOMETER. CONTINENTAL GTC - HOOD POTENTIOMETER BECOMES DETACHED - SECONDARY RETENTION - SC08/04. *PE

Bulletin Number: 08-084
BENTLEY: WORKSHOP ACTION - CONTINENTAL SERIES - FUEL FILLER HOUSING - WATER DRAIN BLOCKED - WA08/05. ALL CONTINENTAL SERIES RANGE UP TO MODEL YEAR 2008. *PE

Bulletin Number: 08-084
BENTLEY: WORKSHOP ACTION - CONTINENTAL SERIES - FUEL FILLER HOUSING - WATER DRAIN BLOCKED - WA08/05. ALL CONTINENTAL SERIES RANGE UP TO MODEL YEAR 2008. *PE

Bulletin Number: 08-089
BENTLEY: MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR CONNECTION - FAULT CODES P2180 AND/OR P2190 - SC08/06. *PE

Bulletin Number: 08-089
BENTLEY: MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR CONNECTION - FAULT CODES P2180 AND/OR P2190 - SC08/06. *PE

Bulletin Number: 08-109
BENTLEY: SERVICE CAMPAIGN-08MY CONTINENTAL SERIES-MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR CONNECTION-P2180 AND/OR P2190-SC08/06. *PE

Bulletin Number: 08-109
BENTLEY: SERVICE CAMPAIGN-08MY CONTINENTAL SERIES-MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR CONNECTION-P2180 AND/OR P2190-SC08/06. *PE

Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove

Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove

Bulletin Number: 20434061
HOOD REAR BOW CLASH TO TONNEAU COVER PREVENTION (SC16/21)

Bulletin Number: 20434062
Hood rear bow clash to tonneau cover - prevention (SC16/21) *Revised: VIN Updates

Bulletin Number: 20434062
Hood rear bow clash to tonneau cover - prevention (SC16/21) *Revised: VIN Updates

Bulletin Number: 2043974/2
REPLACING FRONT WISHBONE LINKS *REVISED*

Bulletin Number: 2043974/2
REPLACING FRONT WISHBONE LINKS *REVISED*

Bulletin Number: 2043974/2
REPLACING FRONT WISHBONE LINKS *REVISED*

Bulletin Number: 2051187.1
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only

Bulletin Number: 2051187.3
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only

Bulletin Number: 2051562.4
12 Volt - Battery condition checks

Bulletin Number: 2052785.3
Brake noise identification

Bulletin Number: BB-08-143
BENTLEY: CONTINENTAL SERIES, WHEEL BEARING RETAINING SCREW. THE CONTINENTAL GT WAS LAUNCHED WITH A FRONT SUSPENSION UPRIGHT MADE FROM STEEL,A DESIGN WHICH RECENTLY CHANGED TO ALUMINIUM. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE

Bulletin Number: BB-08-147
BENTLEY: CONTINENTAL SERIES-WHEEL BEARING RETAINING SCREW. SOME DEALERS HAVE STOCKS OF THE ORIGINAL FASTENING SCREW. LOOK AT BULLETIN #08-143. RETURN THEM USING THE SPR PROCESS. *PE

Bulletin Number: BB-09-113
BENTLEY: INVESTIGATIONS HAVE SHOWN THAT THE APPLICATION OF STABILANT 22 TO THE MAF SENSOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAN IMPROVE CONNECTOR INTEGRITY AND AT THE SAME TIME PREVENT ANY EXISTING CORROSION DUE TO FRETTING FROM BECOMING WORSE RESULT

Bulletin Number: SB-09-086
BENTLEY: DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE VAS BRAND DIAGNOSTICS CD, CAME A NEW GUIDED SERVICE FUNCTION TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE LEVEL OF THE DIAGNOSTIC GATEWAY CONTROL MODULE. CARS MANUFACTURED UNTIL NOW PRESENTED DIAGN

Bulletin Number: SB-2028318-2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2028318-3
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2031919-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2032874-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2032874-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033717-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033717-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033717-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033742-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033745-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033745-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033745-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033745-2A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-2A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-2A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-2A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-2A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-20362667-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-R7902030329-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: SB-R7902030329-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: TB-10-01-01-02
BENTLEY: A CONDITION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED THAT CAN COMPROMISE THE SURFACE FINISH OF THE PIPE SUPPLYING LUBRICANT TO THE TURBOCHARGERS. IF LEFT UNDETECTED THE PIPE MAY CORRODE AND, IN EXTREME CASES, RESULT IN FLUID LOSS. NO MODEL YEARS LIS

Bulletin Number: TB-10-01-01-02
BENTLEY: A CONDITION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED THAT CAN COMPROMISE THE SURFACE FINISH OF THE PIPE SUPPLYING LUBRICANT TO THE TURBOCHARGERS. IF LEFT UNDETECTED THE PIPE MAY CORRODE AND, IN EXTREME CASES, RESULT IN FLUID LOSS. NO MODEL YEARS LIS

Bulletin Number: TSB-09-069
BENTLEY: AN EXCESS OF TEFLON GREASE APPLIED TO THE COPPER BASED ELECTRODES INSIDE THE HOOD POTENTIOMETER ASSEMBLY CAN ACCUMULATE TO THE EXTENT OF CREATING AN INSULATION FILM. THIS WILL PREVENT OPERATION OF THE HOOD AND STORE A FAULT CODE O

Bulletin Number: TSB-09-069
BENTLEY: AN EXCESS OF TEFLON GREASE APPLIED TO THE COPPER BASED ELECTRODES INSIDE THE HOOD POTENTIOMETER ASSEMBLY CAN ACCUMULATE TO THE EXTENT OF CREATING AN INSULATION FILM. THIS WILL PREVENT OPERATION OF THE HOOD AND STORE A FAULT CODE O

 
Recalls for 2008 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible
2008 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V217000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Manufacturer: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates: 03/14/2004 - 03/18/2008
Potential Units Affected: 13420
Defect Description:
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.
Action to take:
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.
2008 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC
NHTSA Campaign ID: 13V484000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
Manufacture Dates: 07/01/2006 - 06/30/2010
Potential Units Affected: 469
Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action to take:
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.
 
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