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🧸 Product DE DK THE NETHERLANDS SE May 26, 2023

Bentley — Continental GT, GT Convertible (GTC), Flying Spur

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The water pump can generate negative pressure and allow coolant fluid to seep through the pump housing and onto the electrical circuit board and connections. This can short circuit and in some cases thermally damage the external coolant pump harness, increasing the risk of fire.
Origin
United Kingdom

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1205 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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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This notice is about some Bentley cars. A part called the water pump may leak coolant onto electrical parts.

What's happening? Coolant can get onto wires and cause a short circuit. This could start a fire in some cases.

Does this affect me? Owners of certain Bentley models in Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, or the UK may be at risk.

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

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The water pump can generate negative pressure and allow coolant fluid to seep through the pump housing and onto the electrical circuit board and connections. This can short circuit and in some cases thermally damage the external coolant pump harness, increasing the risk of fire. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
May 26, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009144

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What is this product recall alert about?
Bentley — Continental GT, GT Convertible (GTC), Flying Spur. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The water pump can generate negative pressure and allow coolant fluid to seep through the pump housing and onto the electrical circuit board and connections. This can short circuit and in some cases therma...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 26, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, THE NETHERLANDS, 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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