Bentley Fuel Hose Assembly Recall RCOMP/2008/009: Fuel HOSE May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Nov 2008
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- RE08/11
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Fuel Hose Assembly vehicles. Fuel hoses may fail prematurely due to them being made to incorrect specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel hose with one of the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel hoses may fail prematurely due to them being made to incorrect specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL HOSE MAY FAIL Defect: Fuel hoses may fail prematurely due to them being made to incorrect specification. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel hose with one of the correct specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel HOSE may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel hose with one of the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Fuel Hose Assembly may be included. Bentley estimates 4 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Bentley, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Bentley.
- Book with any franchised Bentley dealer, quoting the campaign code RE08/11 or the DVSA reference RCOMP/2008/009. See how to get a Bentley recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga W12On affected vehicles the electrical connectors on the W12 Fuel Supply Module located in the fuel tank can overheat and melt the flange material. Melting of the Fuel Supply Module flange material could result in a small fuel leak towards the top of the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2023/252 | |
| Continental Flying Spur, Continental GTFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2008/080 | |
| Arnage LE Mans, Arnage LWB, Arnage RED LabelFuel pump outlet hose may fracture | Urgent | R/2005/023 | |
| ArnagePossibility that feed or return fuel line quick connectors may not fully re-engage | Urgent | R/2004/044 | |
| ArnagePossible fouling of fuel & brake pipes | Urgent | R/2003/161 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2008/080 on 14 May 2008, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2009/002 on 15 Jan 2009, for centre rear seat passenger may not be fully restrained. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall RCOMP/2008/009, launched 5 November 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.