Passenger car - Fuel filter in passenger car
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0641/08 |
| Brand | BENTLEY |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | Continental GT, Continental GT Speed, Continental Flying Spur and Continental GTC |
| Published | 20 June 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of fire because road salt can corrode the outer surface of the fuel filter. In extreme cases, this may lead to the filter housing becoming porous with a corresponding fuel leak. Such a leak has the potential for combustion and fire.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall concerns vehicles produced between 4 December 2003 and 18 March 2008.