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Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft (Bentley)

Vehicle recall 26V-330. NHTSA received Bentley Motors, Inc.’s report on May 21, 2026.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received Bentley Motors, Inc.’s report on May 21, 2026. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 30, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

A loose hub securing nut can cause vibration and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 8 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Each model year opens its own page: every recall naming it, its owner complaints and its crash ratings.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Bentley Continental GT Cabrio2026
  • Bentley Continental GT2026

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by Bentley Motors, Inc..
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt. Owners’ complaints are counted on each vehicle’s page.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 30, 2026 and checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 30, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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