Purolator Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #93E019000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93E019000 by Purolator Products, Inc.. Includes 10,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL SYSTEM OTHER PARTS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. The incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.

Corrective Action

The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93E019000

Manufacturer: Purolator Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1993-06-04T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel system other parts

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 10,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. The incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.

Consequence Summary: Replace the filters with the correct filters.

Corrective Action: The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3q5f.fqac-3m96

NHTSA ID: 93E019000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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