NHTSA Recall 08V217000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V217000; Date: May. 15, 2008
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Bentley Continental Flying Spur; 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur; 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur; 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur; 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur; 2004 Bentley Continental Gt; 2005 Bentley Continental Gt; 2006 Bentley Continental Gt; 2007 Bentley Continental Gt; 2008 Bentley Continental Gt; 2004 Bentley Continental Gt Speed; 2005 Bentley Continental Gt Speed; 2006 Bentley Continental Gt Speed; 2007 Bentley Continental Gt Speed; 2008 Bentley Continental Gt Speed; 2004 Bentley Continental Gtc; 2005 Bentley Continental Gtc; 2006 Bentley Continental Gtc; 2007 Bentley Continental Gtc; 2008 Bentley Continental Gtc
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Bentley Motors Ltd
Affected Units:: 13,420
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 18, 2008
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