Safety Recall NHTSA · 10E045000 Reported September 13, 2010

Service brake hose

Bentley Motors, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 12 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10E045000
Manufacturer Campaign
RE10/05
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
12
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 13, 2010

Defect Summary

Bentley is recalling certain service brake hoses, part number rh14071, sold for use as replacement equipment for model year 1975 through 1980 bentley and rolls royce silver shadow, shadow ii, and bentley t2 model vehicles. the brake hose has been incorrectly manufactured using a nitrile rubber which is not tolerant of glycol ether based brake fluid.

Safety Consequence

This could lead to hose failure which would result in partial brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Bentley will notify owners and dealers will replace the hose free of charge. the safety recall began on november 3, 2010. owners may contact bentley at 1-617-488-8500. bentley's number for this recall is re10/05.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bentley Motors, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 10E045000 or campaign RE10/05.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10E045000

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

What is recall 10E045000?

NHTSA recall 10E045000 was issued by Bentley Motors, Inc. on September 13, 2010. It addresses: Service brake hose. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bentley Motors, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10E045000 or the manufacturer campaign number RE10/05. 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.