NHTSA Recall 08V585000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
BENTLEY MOTORS LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Bentley Continental.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V585000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RE08/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | November 7, 2008 |
| Owner notification | November 24, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V585000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bentley Continental | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
| Bentley Mulsanne | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
| Bentley T2 | 1980, 1981, 1982 |
| Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II | 1980, 1981, 1982 |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II | 1980 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.