Canada2023 Bentley BENTAYGA plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs are affected. Bentley is recalling these vehicles because the high-voltage battery could overheat, producing smoke or heat that can melt or damage the battery and nearby parts and create a fire risk. Bentley advises owners not to charge their vehicle until recall repairs are completed; owners will be notified by mail and told to take the vehicle to a dealership to install advanced diagnostic software that monitors the high-voltage battery and to contact the dealership to arrange replacement of the affected battery module if a warning appears.
How to identify it
2023 Bentley BENTAYGA
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat. As a result, the battery could create smoke or heat, which can melt or damage the battery and nearby parts.
Note: This recall only affects plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
A battery that overheats can create a fire risk.
What to do
To reduce the safety risk, Bentley advises not to charge your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. Bentley will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an advanced diagnostic software that will monitor the high-voltage battery and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the affected high-voltage battery module.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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