Recall: 2019-2020 Bentley Continental GTC airbag could tear in a crash

A manufacturing defect could tear the Bentley Continental GTC’s airbag when deployed, not inflate properly, and increase the risk of injury to occupants.

Bentley Australia has recalled 60 examples of its 2019-2020 Bentley Continental GTC because one of the luxury convertible’s airbags could tear due to a manufacturing defect – when the safety device is deployed.

The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing issue, the riveting in the airbag deflector bracket may have a sharp edge and could come in contact with the airbag. This could result in a tear in the airbag and reduce its effectiveness.

“In the event of an accident that triggers the airbag, if the airbag is damaged or torn, there is an increased risk of injury and/or death to vehicle occupants.”

Date of recall notice	14 March 2023
Make	Bentley
Model	Continental
Year	2019 – 2020
Vehicles affected	60
VIN list	Click here to download the list of affected VINs
Contact link	Click here to contact the manufacturer

Bentley Australia reported 207 Continentals as sold between the start of 2019 and the end of 2022, though it is not known how many of these examples were the GTC convertibles.

A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 60 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.

Bentley has advised owners to contact their nearest official retailer as soon as possible to have the vehicle inspected and, if necessary, the rework carried out free of charge.

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