Bentley Recalls Service Brake Hoses for 1975-1980 Models Due to Fluid Incompatibility
Bentley is recalling specific service brake hoses for 1975-1980 models because the rubber material is incompatible with glycol ether brake fluid, posing a crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could result in partial brake failure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Bentley Motors, Inc. is recalling certain service brake hoses, part number RH14071, sold as replacement equipment for model year 1975 through 1980 Bentley and Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, Shadow II, and Bentley T2 vehicles. The recall involves hoses that were incorrectly manufactured using a nitrile rubber material that is not tolerant of glycol ether-based brake fluid.
The use of this incompatible material could lead to hose failure, resulting in partial brake failure and increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on November 3, 2010.
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hose free of charge. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-617-488-8500. Bentley's number for this recall is RE10/05. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- BENTLEY SHADOW II, SILVER SHADOW, BENTLEY T2
- Brand
- BENTLEY
- Manufacturer
- BENTLEY MOTORS, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 12
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- SHADOW II
- SILVER SHADOW
- BENTLEY T2
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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