Wix Filteration Products Division | NHTSA Recall #03E053000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E053000 by Wix Filteration Products Division. Includes 68,563 affected units, WIX FILTERATION/FUEL FILTER LEAKS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 daimlerchrysler town & country, dodge caravan, and plymouth voyager vehicles, can cause the fuel lines to leak.

Corrective Action

Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge. note: this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. Nor any dailmerchrysler dealers. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wix at 704-864-6711.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E053000
Manufacturer: Wix Filteration Products Division
Report Received Date: 2003-10-24T00:00:00
Subject: Wix filteration/fuel filter leaks
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 68,563

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 daimlerchrysler town & country, dodge caravan, and plymouth voyager vehicles, can cause the fuel lines to leak.
Consequence Summary: A possible fire can occur in the presence of an ignition source.
Corrective Action: Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge. note: this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. Nor any dailmerchrysler dealers. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wix at 704-864-6711.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hexu_mhmm_f7f2
NHTSA ID: 03E053000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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