Vehicle recall 08V217000 · May 15, 2008

Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT and 2 more models

There is the potential for road salt to corrode the outer surface of the fuel filter.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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 began on June 18, 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V217000
Reported to NHTSA: May 15, 2008
Filed by: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacturer campaign: RE08/02
Owner notification: June 18, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 13,420
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

Recall 08V217000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur (2004-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Bentley Continental GT (2004-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Bentley Continental GT Cabrio (2004-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Bentley Continental GT Speed (2004-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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