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Transport Canada · listed for this model year
THE ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPE THAT CONNECTS TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER. THIS COULD CAUSE FRETTING OF THE HYDRAULIC PIPE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK AND LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY. CORRECTION: A PROTECTIVE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE PIPES.
1990064 · 88 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN QUEBEC, ONTARIO, ALBERTA AND BRITISH COLUMBIA. UNDER SUDDEN APPLICATION OF FULL THROTTLE, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND AGAINST A CLAMP ON AN ADJACENT VACUUM HOSE, RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE REMAINING IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION. IF THIS OCCURS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: VACUUM HOSE WILL BE RELOCATED AWAY FROM THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
1989073 · 13 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE MICRO-SWITCH FOR THE STOP LAMPS MAY FAIL, CAUSING THE LAMPS TO REMAIN CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED OR TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. IF THIS OCCURS, APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES WOULD NOT BE SIGNALLED TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A COLLISION. CORRECTION: STOP LAMP SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.
1989049 · 180 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
United States records (NHTSA) · 2
These are NHTSA campaigns for 1989 Bentley Turbo R vehicles sold in the United States. They are not Canadian recalls: NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data, and a US campaign may have no Canadian counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in Canada, go by the Transport Canada listing above and Bentley's Canadian VIN lookup.
THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HYDRAULIC LINE AND THE ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE. IF THE LINES COME IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER, THE CHAFING MAY DAMAGE THE BRAKE LINE AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
ADD A PROTECTIVE SHIELD TO PREVENT CONTACT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HYDRAULIC PIPE.
90V073000 · 1,785 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN A CLAMP ON A VACUUM HOSE AND THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
ON RAPID APPLICATION OF FULL THROTTLE, LINKAGE COULD BINDAGAINST A CLAMP AND RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WHICH COULD CAUSE ANACCIDENT.
REROUTE VACUUM HOSE AND SHORTEN VACUUM PIPE.
89V073000 · 187 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1989 Bentley Turbo R recall questions
Transport Canada lists 3 recalls for the 1989 Bentley Turbo R model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window, and some only vehicles found on inspection. NHTSA lists 2 United States campaigns for the US-market model, shown separately; a US campaign may have no Canadian equivalent.
Enter your VIN in Bentley's Canadian recall lookup, or call a Bentley dealer with your VIN. In Canada the manufacturer is responsible for showing recall and repair status for each VIN, so its lookup is the authoritative answer. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. NHTSA campaigns cover vehicles sold in the United States, and NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data. When a defect also affects Canadian vehicles, the manufacturer files a separate notice with Transport Canada, often under a different number and sometimes covering a different set of vehicles. For a Canadian vehicle, go by the Transport Canada listing and Bentley's Canadian lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Bentley dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Bentley's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Bentley dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Bentley Canada so notices reach you, and check the manufacturer's lookup from time to time.
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