Bentley Motors – External Coolant Pump May Short Circuit

Bentley Motors (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.


Affected models:

Report Received Date 20230127
NHTSA ID 23V034000
Consequence Summary An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action 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).
Recall Code RE23/02 (RC67)
Potentially Affected 650
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V034000)

What the owner should do?

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