Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 06V-313 · 2004 Bentley Continental GT
BENTLEY MOTORS LTD recall 06V-313 covers 81 2004 Bentley Continental GT for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V313000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE06/02.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONBENTLEY RECALL NO. RE06/02.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2004 to March 31, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.