Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BENTLEY
Model Of Vehicle
BENTLEY T2
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
10E045000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
This Could Lead To Hose Failure Which Would Result In Partial Brake Failure, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
12
Date Owners Notified
20101103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100913