Bentley 2004–2008 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled May 15, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08V217000 · Bentley
Hazard
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 BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
Units
13,420 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Bentley CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR · Bentley CONTINENTAL GT · Bentley CONTINENTAL GT SPEED · Bentley CONTINENTAL GTC
Manufacturer(s)
Bentley Motors, Ltd. · Bentley Motors, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →