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The power assisted steering pipes may detach from the cooler.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the power steering cooler hose could detach. If this happens, power steering fluid can leak or spray in the engine compartment. This would result in a loss of power steering assist and create the potential for a fire. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash. A power steering fluid leak in the engine compartment could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Bentley will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the Power Assisted Steering (PAS) cooler hose.
12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section.
Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Coolant fan operation check (SC24/08). Technical background: The correct operation of the cooling fan is required to be checked / confirmed The coolant fan connector must be checked to confirm the connector is located correctly within the keeper, a further check is also required to confirm the coolant fan electrical connection is plugged in / connected.
HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs - Should there be no water leaks evident, the operative should check the HVAC and body drains for blockages, in the event the drains are blocked the drains must be unblocked, once this has been completed the operative should confirm if the damp/musty smell is still evident.
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).