1980–1987 Bentley Continental, 1980–1987 Bentley Mulsanne, 1980–1982 Bentley T2 and 5 other models Recall: Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA campaign 08V585000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Nov 7, 2008 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | 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 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 08V585000 (manufacturer number RE08/11). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.