Rolls-royce, Bentley 1980–1987 Fuel System, Gasoline recall

Recalled November 7, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08V585000 · Rolls-royce

Hazard

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 BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.

Units

14 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product

Rolls-royce CONTINENTAL · Rolls-royce CORNICHE · Rolls-royce MULSANNE · Rolls-royce SILVER SHADOW II · Rolls-royce SILVER SPIRIT · Rolls-royce SILVER SPUR · Rolls-royce SILVER WRAITH II · Rolls-royce T2

Manufacturer(s)

Bentley Motors, Ltd.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →