Recalls: Bentley 3W2 Flying Spur
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Bentley 3W2 Flying Spur
In October 2015, a recall was issued for Bentley 3W2 Flying Spur vehicles that had VINs in the range SCBFH63W4CC067356 to SCBGE23W2FC041768. In these vehicles, a 12 volt battery cable may have a loose connection where it passes through the front bulkhead on the right hand side of the vehicle. In most instances, a loose connection would prevent the driver from being able to start the engine. In rare cases, however, a loose connection could cause overheating and a vehicle fire if the battery was significantly discharged and the vehicle was being operated under increased electrical load PRA (2015/14974).
Problems and faults: Bentley 3W2 Flying Spur
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2013 Bentley 3W2 Flying Spur W12: bank 2 drive belt deflection pulley
In April 2013, Bentley Motors issued Technical Production Information (TPI) 2032874/1 for 2013 Bentley 3W2 Flying Spur vehicles. In these vehicles, the Bank 2 accessory drive belt deflection pulley may be diagnosed as unserviceable/noisy, such that the pulley would have to be replaced. According to the TPI, a new specification Bank 2 deflection pulley (part number 07C 145 276F) was introduced which had the following ‘significant changes’ from the original:
- The original pulley operated using a single-row ball bearing, whereas the new pulley had a double-row ball bearing;
- The original specification single row pulley could be identified as it had a grooved belt running surface and a shallow cone shaped dust cap. The new pulley had a smooth belt running surface and a deep cone shaped dust cap; and,
- The original pulley was secured with a Torx bolt, whereas the new pulley was supplied and secured with a 16 mm hexagon-headed bolt.
The new pulley, however, was only to be fitted to Bank 2 and not Bank 1.
2012-13 Bentley 3W2 Flying Spur: harsh gearshifts
For 2012-13 Bentley 3W2 Flying Spur vehicles, gear shift performance when in ‘D’ mode may be harsh or not as smooth as expected. To fix, the Bentley dealer was not to carry out the standard ‘Transmission adaption process’, but to follow the procedure document in Bentley Motors’ Technical Production Information 2035309/1.
