Bentley recalls thousands of cars

Bentley is recalling 33,155 cars after discovering a design fault that could lead to them catching fire.

The problem with four Continental models, which can cost £137,500, means that owners must take their car to their dealer to have a defective fuel filter modified.

The recall affects a total of 7,538 cars in the UK and is blamed on rust caused by road salt that can lead to petrol leaks. Some 31 cars, including 26 in the UK, were sufficiently badly affected to be potentially dangerous.

A Bentley spokesman said no cars had caught fire, but he admitted: “There is a potential fire risk. This is a precautionary measure.”

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