BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2017: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V863000

Make Model Year
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-01-07 2019-12-04 2019-12-05

Production Dates: 2017-06-08 - 2018-01-27

Manufacturers Involved: Bentley Motors, Ltd.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RE19/27

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 229

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Bentley Motors, Inc. "Bentley" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Continental Supersports vehicles. The Power Assisted Steering "PAS" cooler pipe may be the incorrect size, allowing the cooler hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.

Consequence

A power steering fluid leak may cause a loss of vehicle control, or a hazard to following traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Bentley will notify the owners, and dealers will replace the PAS cooler pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE19/27.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.