Manufacturer recall number

Bentley recall RE21/43 (RC26)

Q: Is RE21/43 (RC26) the same recall as 21V975000?

Yes. RE21/43 (RC26) is Bentley’s own number for it; 21V975000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Bentley calls it RE21/43 (RC26). NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V975000 on Dec 15, 2021: air bags on the 2021–2022 Bentley Bentayga and 2 other Bentley models, 3,777 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 21V975000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
21V975000	2021–2022 Bentley Bentayga and 2 other Bentley models	Air Bags	Dec 15, 2021	3,777	high

Problem Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Fix Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC26).

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V975000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. RE21/43 (RC26) is the number Bentley assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 21V975000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is RE21/43 (RC26) the same recall as 21V975000?

Yes. RE21/43 (RC26) is Bentley’s own number for it; 21V975000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does RE21/43 (RC26) cover?

2021–2022 Bentley Bentayga and 2 other Bentley models, 3,777 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the RE21/43 (RC26) repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.