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- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A power steering cooler pipe on these vehicles may be the wrong size, which can let the cooler hose come loose and leak power steering fluid.
A fluid leak can lead to loss of vehicle control or a hazard to following traffic, raising the risk of a crash. If the leaking fluid reaches an ignition source, it can also increase the risk of a fire.
The repair is free. Bentley will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the power steering cooler pipe at no charge. Owners can call Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Bentley Continental | 20172018 |
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