Below you will find all available information on the 1996 BENTLEY Continental, manufacturered by Bentley Motors Limited. The vehicle is described as a Compact.
What is the MPG of a 1996 BENTLEY Continental?
- The 1996 BENTLEY Continental has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 15.9 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of MPG.
What is the annual fuel cost for the 1996 BENTLEY Continental?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1996 BENTLEY Continental is $4378.
Where is the 1996 BENTLEY Continental produced?
- The 1996 BENTLEY Continental is produced in Crewe Cheshire, United Kingdom (uk).
Are there recalls for the 1996 BENTLEY Continental?
- There are 9 recall(s) for the 1996 BENTLEY Continental, additional information is below.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
6.7L 8 cylinder 4-speed automatic
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 15825 [USA]: This condition can lead to a brake hydraulic fluid leak and reduced braking performance.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts attaching the lower steering column to the intermediate steering coupling can contact the brake hydraulic system pipes located in the engine compartment. dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced. owner notification is expected to begin during august 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rolls royce at 1-800-825-9360.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall 15266 [USA]: 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.
An incompatibility can exist between the mineral oil supplied by castrol and the hydraulic brake system of these vehicles. dealers will drain the hydraulic system and refill the system with new mineral oil. The affected spare bottles will also be replaced. system: brakes; fluid; hydraulic.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an integrated hydraulic braking and load leveling system which functions by the means of pressurized mineral oil supplied by castrol (u.K.) ltd. Each vehicle is also equipped with a trunk-mounted spare bottle of the same mineral oil.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealership on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rolls-royce at 1-201-967-9100. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall 19958 [USA]: 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.
An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow. dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover. system: power train; transmission; automatic.Vehicle description: sedan and limousines.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact rolls royce at 1-201-967-9100. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall 17206 [USA]: Seat belt anchorage fracture could cause the release of the belt assembly during a vehicle impact increasing the potential for personal injury.
Both front seat belt lower anchorage rails have a manufacturing weakness which could fracture in a vehicle impact. dealers will replace the front seat belt lower anchorage rails. system: interior; seat tracks and anchors.Vehicle description: sedans.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact rolls royce at 1-201-967-9100. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall 20010 [USA]: 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.
An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow. dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover. system: power train; transmission; automatic.Vehicle description: sedan and limousines.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact rolls royce at 1-201-967-9100. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall R/1997/022 [UK]: Possible detachment of facia panel
There is a possibility that the srs passenger air bag aluminium facia panel may become detached during air bag deployment with a risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. the affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the srs air bag facia panel and the adjacent matching facia air vent panels.
Recall 1995169 [Canada]: Electrical
A wire inside the electric motor driven gearbox actuator may come into contact with the inner face of the assembly case, causing fretting of the wire and also causing the fuse protecting the circuit to blow if this occurs it would not be possible to engage the desired gear range and may not be possible to restart the vehicle after the engine has been switched off. If "park" is not engaged and the driver does not apply the parking brake, a roll away could occur. Correction: affected wire will be repositioned.
Recall 1995168 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
The seatbelt anchorage rails which secure the seatbelt assemblies to the floor, could fracture in a vehicle impact. If this occurs, the seatbelt could be released. Correction: seatbelt anchorage rails will be replaced.
Recall 1995169 [Canada]: Electrical
A wire inside the electric motor driven gearbox actuator may come into contact with the inner face of the assembly case, causing fretting of the wire and also causing the fuse protecting the circuit to blow if this occurs it would not be possible to engage the desired gear range and may not be possible to restart the vehicle after the engine has been switched off. If "park" is not engaged and the driver does not apply the parking brake, a roll away could occur. Correction: affected wire will be repositioned.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
2064337.2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Usage of e10 fuel customer statement: -in the event a customer asks if e10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the technical background section of this tpi
TB-10-01-01-02 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Bentley: a condition has been identified that can compromise the surface finish of the pipe supplying lubricant to the turbochargers. If left undetected the pipe may corrode and, in extreme cases, result in fluid loss. No model years lis
08-084 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Bentley: workshop action - continental series - fuel filler housing - water drain blocked - wa08/05. All continental series range up to model year 2008. *pe
Bentley Continental 1996