Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, There Is The Potential For Insufficient Clearance Between A Brake Pipe And An Engine Mounted Hose Clip, Which Could Eventually Result In Failure Of The Brake Pipe.
Make Of Vehicle
BENTLEY
Model Of Vehicle
CONTINENTAL GT
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
06V313000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
This Failure Could Result In An Increased Stopping Distance When Braking Increasing The Risk Of A Crash And Also A Risk Of Fire Due To Brake Fluid Escaping Into The Engine Compartment.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect To Ascertain The Clearance Between The Brake Pipe And Hose Clip And Repair As Necessary Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 5, 2006. Owners May Contact Bentley At 248-754-6137.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bentley Motors Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20040201
End Of Manufacture
20040331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
81
Date Owners Notified
20060905
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bentley Motors, Ltd.
Date Report Received
20060817
Make Campaign Number
RE06/02