Fuel hose assembly
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 08V585000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 08V585000?
NHTSA recall 08V585000 was issued by Bentley Motors, Ltd. on November 7, 2008. It addresses: Fuel hose assembly. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Bentley Motors, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V585000 or the manufacturer campaign number RE08/11. 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.