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Bentley — Continental GT

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to a software fault a temporary loss of power assistance could occur, requiring the driver to apply additional steering force.
Origin
United Kingdom
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2734 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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72 days in total
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What is this? This is a notice about some Bentley Continental GT cars. A computer problem may make the steering harder for a short time.

What's happening? Some cars may lose power steering for a moment. The driver would need to steer harder.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these cars in the UK, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Romania, or Sweden, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Bentley dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a software fault a temporary loss of power assistance could occur, requiring the driver to apply additional steering force. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
February 1, 2019
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/352485

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What is this product recall alert about?
Bentley — Continental GT. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a software fault a temporary loss of power assistance could occur, requiring the driver to apply additional steering force. · Origin: United Kingdom
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 1, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Romania, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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