1975 BENTLEY SILVER SHADOW Recall

Campaign:

10E045000 on 09/15/2010

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Affected:

12

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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