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Bentley Continental GT Recall 23V034: Liquid Can Short Coolant Pump, Risking Fire

NHTSA campaign 23V034, reported January 27, 2023, 650 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2020 Bentley Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles may allow liquid to enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system. This can cause an electrical short circuit.

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the remedy completed as soon as possible.

An authorized Bentley dealer will replace the water pump with an improved pump from supplier Pierburg, which is fitted with a pressure compensation seal. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. You can contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V034Bentley Motors, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. Liquid may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the water pump with an improved water pump (from supplier Pierburg) that is fitted with a pressure compensation seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/02 (RC67).
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Bentley Continental GT2020
Bentley Continental GT Cabrio2020