Vehicle recall 08V585000 · November 7, 2008
Bentley Continental, Rolls-Royce Corniche and 6 more models
A fuel hose assembly, available as a replacement part, has been found to have a defect in the material specification of the rubber hose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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 began on November 24, 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V585000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 7, 2008
- Filed by
- BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
- Manufacturer campaign
- RE08/11
- Owner notification
- November 24, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 (1980-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
- Bentley Mulsanne (1980-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
- Bentley T2 (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980
- Rolls-Royce Corniche (1980-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
- Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980
- Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (1980-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
- Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (1981-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981
- Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II (1980): 1980
Has your Bentley been repaired?
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