Bentley Continental Recalled for Potential Fire Hazard
The Bentley Continental is being recalled for a potential fire hazard.
Not even luxury sports coupes are immune to possible flaws as Bentley is recalling 7,778 of its vehicles including the 2012-2014 Continental GT, 2012-2015 Continental GTC and the 2012-2014 Flying Spur. The British automaker completed a vehicle fire investigation last April and found that a loose battery cable connection was the culprit. The issue was traced back to a bolted connection where the cable passes through the front bulkhead.
According to Bentley, the safety risk is increased if the battery is significantly discharged and the vehicle is operating under increased load. Although it is only in “rare cases,” the issue could potentially create enough heat to start a vehicle fire.
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Affected owners will be able to take their vehicles to a dealership so that service technicians can replace the battery-cable securing nut to resolve the issue and prevent overheating.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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