The water pump can generate negative pressure and allow coolant fluid to seep through the pump housing and onto the electrical circuit board and connections. This can short circuit and in some cases thermally damage the external coolant pump harness, increasing the risk of fire.
The Bentley Flying Spur vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 15 June 2018 and 10 July 2020.
Bentley recall code: RE23/02
Affected models: Continental GT, GT Convertible (GTC), Flying Spur
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 5,461
Source: Rapex Alert 21/2023 A12/01239/23