Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer
UFI FILTERS USA
What Happened
The quick-connect fuel filter on your vehicle is a safety feature that connects the fuel filter to the engine. In some cases, the connector might not be fully secure, even if you think it is.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection fails, fuel could leak out and, if there's an ignition source nearby, it could catch fire. This is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel filter with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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