Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with NHTSA or Bentley before booking a repair.
NHTSA · listed for this model year
AN INCOMPATIBILITY CAN EXIST BETWEEN THE MINERAL OIL SUPPLIED BY CASTROL AND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM OF THESE VEHICLES.
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.
DEALERS WILL DRAIN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND REFILL THE SYSTEM WITH NEW MINERAL OIL. THE AFFECTED SPARE BOTTLES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
95V230000 · 101 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHORAGE RAILS HAVE A MANUFACTURING WEAKNESS WHICH COULD FRACTURE IN A VEHICLE IMPACT.
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE FRACTURE COULD CAUSE THE RELEASE OF THE BELT ASSEMBLY DURING A VEHICLE IMPACT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHORAGE RAILS.
95V160000 · 107 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
AN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED WIRE WITHIN THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED GEARBOX ACTUATOR CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE COVER CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR FUSE TO BLOW.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE AFFECTED WIRE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE GEARBOX ACTUATOR COVER.
95V159000 · 1,202 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Canadian records (Transport Canada) · 2
These are Transport Canada campaigns for 1996 Bentley Continental R vehicles sold in Canada. A Canadian campaign may have no US counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing above and NHTSA's VIN lookup.
A WIRE INSIDE THE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN GEARBOX ACTUATOR MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE INNER FACE OF THE ASSEMBLY CASE, CAUSING FRETTING OF THE WIRE AND ALSO CAUSING THE FUSE PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT TO BLOW IF THIS OCCURS IT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ENGAGE THE DESIRED GEAR RANGE AND MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF. IF "PARK" IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE DRIVER DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, A ROLL AWAY COULD OCCUR. CORRECTION: AFFECTED WIRE WILL BE REPOSITIONED.
1995169 · 47 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE SEATBELT ANCHORAGE RAILS WHICH SECURE THE SEATBELT ASSEMBLIES TO THE FLOOR, COULD FRACTURE IN A VEHICLE IMPACT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE SEATBELT COULD BE RELEASED. CORRECTION: SEATBELT ANCHORAGE RAILS WILL BE REPLACED.
1995168 · 2 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1996 Bentley Continental R recall questions
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1996 Bentley Continental R model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window. Transport Canada lists 2 Canadian campaigns for the Canadian-market model, shown separately.
Enter your VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup or Bentley's own, or call a Bentley dealer with your VIN. 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. Transport Canada campaigns cover vehicles sold in Canada. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing and NHTSA's VIN 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 so notices reach you, and check NHTSA's lookup from time to time.
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