The worst 1996 Bentley Continental R problems
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Recalls 3
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
- What is wrong
- An incompatibility can exist between the mineral oil supplied by castrol and the hydraulic brake system of these vehicles.
- Risk
- The brake pedal feel can vary, especially following a prolonged period of inactivity and higher pedal pressure may be required. This condition can cause a loss of braking capability and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will drain the hydraulic system and refill the system with new mineral oil. The affected spare bottles will also be replaced.
Recall number 95V230000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow.
- Risk
- If the fuse blows, the driver cannot change gears or place the vehicle in park. This condition can disable the vehicle transmission, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover.
Recall number 95V159000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Both front seat belt lower anchorage rails have a manufacturing weakness which could fracture in a vehicle impact.
- Risk
- Seat belt anchorage fracture could cause the release of the belt assembly during a vehicle impact increasing the potential for personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front seat belt lower anchorage rails.
Recall number 95V160000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Bentley Continental R 2
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Questions about the 1996 Bentley Continental R
Is the 1996 Bentley Continental R reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Bentley Continental R.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Bentley Continental R?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1996 Bentley Continental R have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, power train and seats.
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