# Service bulletin 2042624/3

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10177077
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-07\-07
- Manufacturer's number: 2042624/3
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-06\-02
- NHTSA component: STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

Power Steering Noise 4.0 V8 Condition: Power steering noise \(Hiss\) audible in cabin emanating from front of car Technical Background: Variability in hose assembly and fitting can create noise transfer path at rubber mounting points resulting in power steering hydraulic flow audible in cabin

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10177077-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
- 2015 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE
- 2015 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
- 2015 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [2056407/7](/bulletins/11025089.md), 2025-11-06, Service bulletin: STEERING; SUSPENSION. Running gear \- Noise identification. Condition Customer statement: Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system
- [2056407/6](/bulletins/11015368.md), 2025-03-08, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; SUSPENSION; STEERING. Running gear \- Noise identification. Customer statement: Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering.
- [2056407.5](/bulletins/10244649.md), 2023-11-06, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; STEERING. Running gear \- Noise identification Workshop Findings: \-The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system Prior to starting the instructions within this TPI, the Retailer must check and confirm the vehicle is in standard factory condition and has not had any non\-approved aftermarket modifications conducted including the modification of the engine control modules \(chip tuning\) Check the history of the vehicle to confirm Should any aftermarket modifications be found, the Retailer must make Product Support aware by raising a DISS query to report the details of the modification, you must then await feedback from Product Support before conducting any further work
- [2056407.4](/bulletins/10226776.md), 2022-12-08, Service bulletin: STEERING; SUSPENSION. Running Gear \- Noise Identification Customer Statement: \-Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering
- [20430571](/bulletins/10209163.md), 2022-03-21, Service bulletin: STEERING. Technical product information Power steering noise \(hiss\) audible in cabin emanating from front of car. To enable further investigation into out of alignment ACC radar sensors and thus produce improvements in the future systems, Bentley Motors requires the following additional information to be gathered and reported back when an ACC system requires adjustment.
- [2056407/3](/bulletins/10201809.md), 2021-10-04, Service bulletin: STEERING; SUSPENSION. Running gear \- Noise identification. Customer statement: Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system
- [2032307/5](/bulletins/10183657.md), 2020-12-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING. Steering upright replacement guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: In the event a steering upright is required to be replaced \- Refer to the onward instructions \(Figure 1\). Technical background: During this TPI the Workshop manual and the ETKA parts catalogue is quoted, it is recommended that the procedures and part numbers referenced are checked by the operative as the process within the Workshop manual and the ETKA parts catalogue may have changed. Measure: Refer to the table shown below \(depending on model\) with regard to any replacement of the front steering uprights In the event the vehicles current parts are at the specified level and regardless of the side in which the parts are fitted, both sides MUST be replaced If
- [2027022/5](/bulletins/10170284.md), 2020-03-03, Service bulletin: STEERING. New Continental GT \- GTC and Flying Spur \- Steering wheel noise Customer statement / workshop findings Chafing/grinding noise from the steering wheel/steering column area. Technical background The chafing/grinding noise occurs when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. The noise is not always evident throughout the full cycle. The noise is due to the multi\-function switch coupling contacting the inner face of the steering cowl. Follow all instructions within the Measure section of this TPI.
- [2042624/2](/bulletins/10169968.md), 2020-01-17, Service bulletin: STEERING. Technical product information: Power steering noise 4.0 V8 Customer statement / workshop findings: Power steering noise \(hiss\) audible in cabin emanating from front of car Technical background: Variability in hose assembly and fitting can create noise transfer path at rubber mounting points resulting in power steering hydraulic flow audible in cabin Measure: In the event of a qualified report of power steering hiss audible in cabin then replace power steering high pressure hose \(2\) \(see Figure 1\) Rep.Gr.48 Power Steering Pipes To Remove and Fit
- [2056407/2](/bulletins/10169999.md), 2020-01-09, Service bulletin: STEERING; SUSPENSION. Condition: Customer statement: Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system Prior to starting the instructions within this TPI, the Retailer must check and confirm the vehicle is in standard factory condition and has not had any non\-approved aftermarket modifications conducted including the modification of the engine control modules \(chip tuning\) Check the history of the vehicle to confirm Should any aftermarket modifications be found, the Retailer must make Product Support aware by raising a DISS query to report the details of the modification, you must then await feedback from Product Support before conducting any further work Technical Background It is the retailers responsibility to check and confirm if any TPIs are applicable to the customers complaint/issue, should an applicable TPI be available, apply it and complete a DISS complaint to include Workshop findings only \(No repair query required\) For correct diagnosis and repair, the attached Flowchart must be followed in conjunction with the Measure section of this TPI

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