Jul 08 2008

Auto Recalls: Bentley, Continental, Flying Spur, 2006

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Build Dates : March 14, 2004 - March 18, 2008 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V217000 

Date Owner’s Notified: 
Date Received by ODI: 20080515 
Date Added to Databse: 20080515 

Manufacturer’s Involved: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RE08/02 

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13420 

Summary:
Betnley 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 flter. 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 wil replace the fuel filter and reposition the retaining clip on all affected vehicles. The recall is expected to begin on or about June 16, 2008. 

Report Initiator: MFR 

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Jul 07 2008

Auto Recalls: Bentley, Continental Flying Spur, 2006

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Build Dates : May 01, 2004 - January 31, 2006 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V072000 

Date Owner’s Notified: 20080311 
Date Received by ODI: 20080215 
Date Added to Databse: 20080215 

Manufacturer’s Involved: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RE08/01 

Component: AIR BAGS 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4 

Summary:
Bentley is recalling 4 MY 2004 and 2006 Continental GT and Continental Flying Spur vehicles. The replacement air bag trimmed covers have been manufactured  with tethers of an incorrect lenght.

Consequence:
In the event of a crash, this could result in damage to the air bag itself during deployment increasing the risk of injuries

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the passenger’s air bag cover free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2008. 

Report Initiator: MFR 

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Jul 07 2008

Auto Recalls: Bentley, Continental Flying Spur, 2005

Published by admin under Vehicle Recalls

Build Dates : March 14, 2004 - March 18, 2008 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V217000 

Date Owner’s Notified: 
Date Received by ODI: 20080515 
Date Added to Databse: 20080515 

Manufacturer’s Involved: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RE08/02 

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13420 

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 vehilces. The recall is expected to begin on or about June 16, 2008.  

Report Initiator: MFR 

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