NHTSA recall 26V330000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 26V330000 |
| Manufacturer's number | RE26/14 |
| Manufacturer | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
| Reported | 2026-05-21 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Units potentially affected | 8 |
| Part numbers | 971-407-271-AQ, 971-407-271-AR |
What is wrong
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. The front axles may have been assembled with an incorrect shorter driveshaft, which can cause the hub securing nut to loosen over time.
What can happen
A loose hub securing nut can cause vibration and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE26/14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 8, 2026.
| 2026 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT | Built 2026-02-06 to 2026-03-12. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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| 2026 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT CABRIO | Built 2026-02-18 to 2026-03-09. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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