Bentley Continental 24, Continental Supersports Recall R/2019/405: The Connecting Hose Of The Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering System May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Dec 2019
- Launched
- 127
- vehicles in the UK
- RE 19/27 (RB41)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Continental 24, Continental Supersports vehicles built between 2 October 2016 and 27 January 2018. The power assisted steering pipes may detach from the cooler. The dealer will replace the affected pipes with dimensionally correct components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The power assisted steering pipes may detach from the cooler.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CONNECTING HOSE OF THE HYDRAULIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM MAY DETACH Defect: The power assisted steering pipes may detach from the cooler. Remedy: Replace the affected pipes with dimensionally correct components
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the connecting hose of the hydraulic power assisted steering system may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected pipes with dimensionally correct components.
Are You Affected?
Continental 24, Continental Supersports built between 2 October 2016 and 27 January 2018 may be included. Bentley estimates 127 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 RE 19/27 (RB41) or the DVSA reference R/2019/405. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental SupersportsLoss of power steering assistance | Urgent | R/2017/220 | |
| Continental GTThe electrical power steering wiring harness can become trapped at the front axle assembly | Urgent | R/2019/202 | |
| Continental GTIn specific driving conditions the electric power steering control unit displayed an error | Urgent | R/2019/016 | |
| BentaygaSteering power assistance may be lost | Urgent | R/2017/113 | |
| ArnageSteering and brakes power assistance hose may leak | Urgent | R/2003/053 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2019/202 on 2 Jul 2019, for the electrical power steering wiring harness can become trapped at the front axle assembly. The one launched after it was R/2020/074 on 24 Mar 2020, for third row SEAT belt pillar d-loop upper anchorages may not fulfill legal requirements. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/405, launched 10 December 2019. 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.