Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E012000 Reported February 8, 2005

Fuel pump leaks

Q: What is recall 05E012000?

NHTSA recall 05E012000 was issued by Bentley Motors, Inc. on February 8, 2005. It addresses: Fuel pump leaks. The recall affects approximately 77 vehicles , with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Bentley Motors, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 77 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05E012000

Manufacturer Campaign

RE05/01

Manufacturer

Bentley Motors, Inc.

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

February 8, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain bentley aftermarket fuel pump noise reduction kits, p/nos pf59918pa and pf59918pb, suitable for use on 2000-2002 my bentley arnage red label vehicles and 2001 my bentley arnage le mans and lwb vehicles. the fuel pump outlet hose can fracture under certain driving conditions, resulting in a fuel leak.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Bentley will notify the customers of the affected vehicles and will instruct them to take their vehicle to an authorized bentley dealer for free repair. the recall began february 28, 2005. owners may contact bentley customer service at 800-777-6923.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Bentley Motors, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05E012000 or campaign RE05/01.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 05E012000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05E012000?

NHTSA recall 05E012000 was issued by Bentley Motors, Inc. on February 8, 2005. It addresses: Fuel pump leaks. The recall affects approximately 77 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bentley Motors, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E012000 or the manufacturer campaign number RE05/01. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.