NHTSA recall 08V217000
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 3 more
Reported May 15, 200813,420 vehicles affectedBENTLEY MOTORS LTDMaker’s number RE08/02Built Mar 14, 2004 – Mar 18, 2008
The defect
Bentley IS recalling 13,420 my 2004-2008 continental GT, continental GT speed, continental flying spur, and continental gtc vehicles. there IS the potential for road salt to corrode the outer surface of the fuel filter. this could lead to the filter housing becoming porous with a corresponding fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel filter and reposition the retaining clip on all affected vehicles. the recall began on june 18, 2008. owners may contact bentley at 1-800-777-6923.