Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer
UFI FILTERS USA
What Happened
The Purolator fuel filter is a safety device that helps keep fuel from leaking out of your vehicle. Unfortunately, some of these filters shipped with a faulty quick connector that might not fully attach to the tube, even if it looks secure.
Risk if Unfixed
If this connection fails, fuel could spill out and, if there's an ignition source nearby, a fire could break out.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty filter with a new one, at no cost to you. They'll contact you to schedule the repair, and you can also contact UFI Filters USA at 800-230-5876 to ask about the recall.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
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.
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