NHTSA Service Bulletin 10170259: 2004-2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Official manufacturer communication context for 2004-2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Continental GT - Continental Flying Spur - Replacement engine identification Customer statement / workshop findings: Should an engine be required for a Continental GT or Continental Flying Spur and the model year of the vehicle is 2004 to 2006, Bentley Motors supplies replacement engines which have been specifically manufactured as a direct replacement for the original specification engine. The replacement engine is based on a 2012 model year engine. IMPORTANT: This TPI only applies to 2004 to 2006 Continental GT and Continental Flying Spur vehicles fitted with a 2012 M/Y replacement engine, No other model years or engine types are affected. Other replacement parts unless mentioned within this TPI are not affected Technical background: The Measure section highlights the following key points: Section 1 - How to identify if a replacement engine is fitted Section 2 Details the parts which are different from the original specification 2004 to 2006 model year engine Section 3 How to manually populate and navigate to the applicable screen in Elsa Pro and ETKA without using the actual VIN, this ensures the correct parts are received for a 2012 engine
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10170259?
Continental GT - Continental Flying Spur - Replacement engine identification Customer statement / workshop findings: Should an engine be required for a Continental GT or Continental Flying Spur and the model year of the vehicle is 2004 to 2006, Bentley Motors supplies replacement engines which have been specifically manufactured as a direct replacement for the original specification engine. The replacement engine.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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