Rolls Royce Bentley Recalls

November 15, 2008

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BENTLEY / CONTINENTAL     1980-1987
     BENTLEY / MULSANNE     1980-1987
     BENTLEY / T2     1980-1982
     ROLLS-ROYCE / CORNICHE     1980-1987
     ROLLS-ROYCE / SILVER SHADOW II     1980-1982
     ROLLS-ROYCE / SILVER SPIRIT     1980-1987
     ROLLS-ROYCE / SILVER SPUR     1981-1987
     ROLLS-ROYCE / SILVER WRAITH II     1980
Manufacturer: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD Mfr’s Report Date: NOV 04, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V585000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14
Summary: BENTLEY IS RECALLING 14 1980-1982 BENTLEY T2, 1980-1987 CONTINENTAL, AND MULSANNE, 1980-1982 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW II, 1980 SILVER WRAITH II, 1980-1987 CORNICHE, SILVER SPIRIT AND 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.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 17, 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.

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