Recalls for 1983 Rolls-royce Silver Spirit

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2008-11-07
Description
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.

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.

Notes
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.