1996 Bentley Brooklands
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Bentley Brooklands. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1996 Bentley Brooklands. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolts attaching the lower steering column to the intermediate steering coupling can contact the brake hydraulic system pipes located in the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can lead to a brake hydraulic fluid leak and reduced braking performance.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced.
An incompatibility can exist between the mineral oil supplied by castrol and the hydraulic brake system of these vehicles.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The brake pedal feel can vary, especially following a prolonged period of inactivity and higher pedal pressure may be required. This condition can cause a loss of braking capability and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will drain the hydraulic system and refill the system with new mineral oil. The affected spare bottles will also be replaced.
An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the fuse blows, the driver cannot change gears or place the vehicle in park. This condition can disable the vehicle transmission, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10226808Usage of E10 Fuel Customer Statement: -In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI
- 10025772Bentley: alarm system; glass break sensor; incorrect specification - sc08/07. For certain brooklands vehicles.
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