2004-2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Bentley Continental GT and others recall: fuel injection system

Bentley Motors Ltd reported this safety recall on May 15, 2008. It covers about 13,420 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 13,420
reported: May 15, 2008
owners notified: Jun 18, 2008
related complaints: 3

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 08V217000

Affected vehicles

Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2004-2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Bentley Continental GT 2004-2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Bentley Continental GT Cabrio 2004-2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Bentley Continental GT Speed 2004-2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about fuel system problems.

2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2005 Bentley Continental GT 2006 Bentley Continental GT 2007 Bentley Continental GT 2008 Bentley Continental GT 2005 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio 2006 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio 2007 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio 2008 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio

Questions about recall 08V217000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Bentley Continental GT and others fuel injection system?

Yes. Recall 08V217000, reported on May 15, 2008, covers about 13,420 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V217000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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