Bentley Continental GT Recall R/2006/155: Potential Loss Of Braking Efficiency, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Aug 2006
- Launched
- 536
- vehicles in the UK
- AGS EJD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Continental GT vehicles. The potential exists for a foul condition to occur between a brake pipe and an engine mounted hose clip. The dealer will inspect recalled vehicles and the clearance between the brake pipe and hose clip checked. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The potential exists for a foul condition to occur between a brake pipe and an engine mounted hose clip. A situation which could eventually result in failure of the brake pipe and an increase in stopping distance under braking. Additionally there is a risk of fire due to brake fluid escaping into the engine compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY Defect: It has been identified that the potential exists for a foul condition to occur between a brake pipe and an engine mounted hose clip. A situation which could eventually result in failure of the brake pipe and an increase in stopping distance under braking. Additionally there is a risk of fire due to brake fluid escaping into the engine compartment. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be inspected and the clearance between the brake pipe and hose clip checked. If the clearance is to tolerance and no damage exists no further action will be required. Should the clearance be below the required standard remedial action will be taken as appropriate.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential loss of braking efficiency.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect recalled vehicles and the clearance between the brake pipe and hose clip checked.
Are You Affected?
Continental GT may be included. Bentley estimates 536 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 campaign code AGS EJD or the DVSA reference R/2006/155. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Bacalar, Continental GTWhen riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet could be created. In the event of the seat airbags being deployed it is possible that the airbag material could become torn reducing the effectiveness of occupant protection | Urgent | R/2023/064 | |
| Continental GTThe water pump concept can create a vacuum within the electrical area of the pump. As a result liquid from the coolant system can permeate through the pump housing onto the electrical circuit board and connector | Low | R/2023/037 | |
| Continental GT, Flying SpurIncorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor function (alr) may have been installed | Urgent | R/2022/078 | |
| Continental GTThe front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant's legs | Low | R/2021/276 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2006/024 on 1 Feb 2006, for wheel fixing bolts may loosen. The one launched after it was R/2007/034 on 16 Feb 2007, for road wheel may become detached. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/155, launched 22 August 2006. 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.