Component
EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle may be using an oil filter that was made between May 2006 and September 2007. It's a Fram Racing brand oil filter with a date code between A61451 and A72571.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, the oil filter could leak, causing your engine to lose oil and potentially catch fire.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Honeywell will replace the oil filter at no cost to you. You can contact Fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 to schedule the replacement.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
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