Recall on Bentley Continental Flying Spur, GT, GT Speed, GTC 04-08

May 24, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     BENTLEY / CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR     2004-2008
     BENTLEY / CONTINENTAL GT     2004-2008
     BENTLEY / CONTINENTAL GT SPEED     2004-2008
     BENTLEY / CONTINENTAL GTC     2004-2008
Manufacturer : BENTLEY MOTORS LTD Mfr’s Report Date : MAY 14, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V217000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13420
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER AND REPOSITION THE RETAINING CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

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Written by NHTSA · Filed Under Auto Recalls 

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