NHTSA recall 08V585000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Bentley Continental and 7 more
Reported Nov 7, 200814 vehicles affectedBENTLEY MOTORS LTDMaker’s number RE08/11
The defect
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The 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.