Bentley Continental, Turbo Recall R/1997/023: Possible Fouling Of Brake Pipes, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Mar 1997
- Launched
- 35
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/023
- DVSA reference
Bentley recalled Continental, Turbo vehicles. 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 dealer will adjust where pipe clearance is found to be insufficient this to accord with the manufacturers specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FOULING OF BRAKE PIPES Defect: 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. Remedy: 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible fouling of brake pipes.
The Fix
The dealer will adjust where pipe clearance is found to be insufficient this to accord with the manufacturers specification.
Are You Affected?
Continental, Turbo may be included. Bentley estimates 35 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Bentley, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Bentley.
- Book with any franchised Bentley dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1997/023. See how to get a Bentley recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ContinentalPossible detachment of facia panel | Urgent | R/1997/022 | |
| ContinentalPossible failure of seat belt lower attachment rail | Urgent | R/1995/062 | |
| Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT, Continental GTCPossible loss of rear brake | Urgent | R/2013/110 | |
| Continental GTPotential loss of braking efficiency | Urgent | R/2006/155 | |
| ArnagePossible fouling of fuel & brake pipes | Urgent | R/2003/161 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/1997/022 on 21 Mar 1997, for possible detachment of facia panel. The one launched after it was R/1997/078 on 16 Oct 1997, for possible short circuiting. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/023, launched 21 March 1997. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.