Purolator Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #83E005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83E005000 by Purolator Products, Inc.. Includes 4,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL FILTER LINE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Labelling of the fuel filter is incorrect and results in misapplication of the aftermarket part. Purolator fcg-4 fuel filter is erroneously recommended for honda vehicles, model years 1979 and later on the package, master catalogue, and application chart. This filter does not properly fit the vehicle hoses.

Corrective Action

The manufacturer of the filters instructs distributors and retailers to return all filters in mislabelled packages.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 83E005000

Manufacturer: Purolator Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1983-02-08T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel filter line

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 4,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Labelling of the fuel filter is incorrect and results in misapplication of the aftermarket part. Purolator fcg-4 fuel filter is erroneously recommended for honda vehicles, model years 1979 and later on the package, master catalogue, and application chart. This filter does not properly fit the vehicle hoses.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The manufacturer of the filters instructs distributors and retailers to return all filters in mislabelled packages.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fi8p-85r2_mxdm

NHTSA ID: 83E005000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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