Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 08V585000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

BENTLEY MOTORS LTD filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2008-11-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V585000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Vehicles affected
14
Reported to NHTSA
2008-11-07
Owners notified
2008-11-24

Defect description

BENTLEY IS RECALLING 14 MY 1980-1982 BENTLEY T2, MY 1980-1987 CONTINENTAL, AND MULSANNE, MY 1980-1982 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW II, MY 1980 SILVER WRAITH II, MY 1980-1987 CORNICHE, SILVER SPIRIT AND MY 1981-1987 SILVER SPUR PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY, AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART, HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECT IN THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION OF THE RUBBER HOSE. THE HOSE MAY DEGRADE UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.

Notes

BENTLEY RECALL NO.RE08/11.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Scope of coverage

46 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
BENTLEY Continental1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980
BENTLEY Mulsanne1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980
BENTLEY T21982 1981 1980
ROLLS-ROYCE Corniche1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980
ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Shadow II1982 1981 1980
ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Spirit1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980
ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Spur1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981
ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Wraith II1980

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.