This file gathers the known defects of the Bentley Eight, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
Most serious reported defects
No defect documented for this selection yet.
RecallModerateElectricalNA
A wire inside the electric motor driven gearbox actuator may come into contact with the inner face of the assembly case, causing fretting of the wire and also causing the fuse protecting the circuit to blow if this occurs it would not be possible to engage the desired gear range and may not be possible to restart the vehicle after the engine has been switched off. If "park" is not engaged and the driver does not apply the parking brake, a roll away could occur. Correction: Affected wire will be repositioned.
RecallModerateGearboxNA
An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow.
RecallCriticalBrakesNA
The engine oil cooler pipe may come into contact with a hydraulic system pipe that connects to the right front brake caliper. This could cause fretting of the hydraulic pipe, potentially resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak and loss of braking efficiency. Correction: A protective shield will be installed to prevent contact between the pipes.
Latest service bulletins
No service bulletin found for this model.
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).