Vehicle recall R/1997/023

Bentley Continental recall: Possible fouling of brake pipes

DVSA recall R/1997/023 names the Bentley Continental and Bentley Turbo. It was launched 21 March 1997. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/1997/023
Launched: 21 March 1997
Issued by: BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles: DVSA lists 35 on each model line

What can go wrong

Due to incorrect routing of the pipes connecting the brake pumps to the hydraulic accumulators there is a possibility of a foul condition between these pipes which if not corrected could result in brake failure.

The fix

The affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection of the hydraulic pipes concerned. Where pipe clearance is found to be insufficient this will be adjusted to accord with the manufacturers specification.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 35. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Bentley Continental	not recorded	35
Bentley Turbo	not recorded	35

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/1997/022 Possible detachment of facia panel 21 March 1997, Bentley Continental
R/1995/062 Possible failure of seat belt lower attachment rail 18 August 1995, Bentley Continental
R/2006/155 Potential loss of braking efficiency 22 August 2006, Bentley Continental
R/2008/080 Fuel may leak 14 May 2008, Bentley Continental
R/2009/002 Centre rear seat passenger may not be fully restrained 15 January 2009, Bentley Continental
R/2013/110 Possible loss of rear brake 21 October 2013, Bentley Continental

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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