Ufi Filters Usa | NHTSA Recall #06E056000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E056000 by Ufi Filters Usa. Includes 58,640 affected units, FUEL LEAK/FIRE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Corrective Action

Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E056000

Manufacturer: Ufi Filters Usa

Report Received Date: 2006-06-13T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel leak/fire

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 58,640

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Consequence Summary: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Corrective Action: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-r68a-kkrc~efvs

NHTSA ID: 06E056000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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