Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer
UFI FILTERS USA
What Happened
The fuel filter in your vehicle is a part that helps keep the fuel system clean and safe. The affected filters, made by Purolator, may not connect properly, even if it looks like they're attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If this connection fails, fuel could spill out and, if an ignition source is nearby, a fire could start.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty filter with a new one, free of charge. You should contact the manufacturer, UFI Filters USA, at 800-230-5876 to schedule the repair.
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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