NHTSA recall 19V863000
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Bentley Continental
Reported Dec 4, 2019229 vehicles affectedBentley Motors, Inc.Maker’s number RE19/27Built Jun 8, 2017 – Jan 27, 2018
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.