Recalls for your 1979 Bentley Shadow Ii

Recalls for 1979 Bentley Shadow Ii

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2010-09-16
Description
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.

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.

Notes
Owners 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.