Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E082000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E082000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 5,594 affected units, ARVINMERITOR/PUROLATOR FUEL FILTERS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Arvinmeritor light vehicle aftermarket purolator fuel filters p/nos f55493, f65501, and f65502 manufactured from march 1 through august 31, 2003. these filters are available for use in 1999-2002 jeep vehicles equipped with v8 4.7l and 6 cylinder 4.0l engines and 2002 jeep vehicles equipped with v8 4.7fi ho (vin j) engines. the suspect fuel filters were manufactured with regulating valves that have incorrect spring pressure. vehicle equipped with one of these fuel filters may experience immediate engine failure (i.e., engine will not start); engine misfire; engine stall; and/or damage to the fuel pump.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and replace the fuel filter free of charge. this recall only pertains to aftermarket purolator fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep vehicles by daimlerchrysler. the recall began november 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor lva customer service at 1-800-848-3783.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E082000

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-11-03T00:00:00

Subject: Arvinmeritor/purolator fuel filters

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 5,594

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Arvinmeritor light vehicle aftermarket purolator fuel filters p/nos f55493, f65501, and f65502 manufactured from march 1 through august 31, 2003. these filters are available for use in 1999-2002 jeep vehicles equipped with v8 4.7l and 6 cylinder 4.0l engines and 2002 jeep vehicles equipped with v8 4.7fi ho (vin j) engines. the suspect fuel filters were manufactured with regulating valves that have incorrect spring pressure. vehicle equipped with one of these fuel filters may experience immediate engine failure (i.e., engine will not start); engine misfire; engine stall; and/or damage to the fuel pump.

Consequence Summary: Engine failure could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and replace the fuel filter free of charge. this recall only pertains to aftermarket purolator fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep vehicles by daimlerchrysler. the recall began november 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor lva customer service at 1-800-848-3783.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04E082000

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