Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer
UFI FILTERS USA
What Happened
The fuel filter in your vehicle has a quick connector that might not fully secure with the tube, even if it looks like it is.
Risk if Unfixed
If this connection fails, you could experience a fuel leak, and if there's an ignition source nearby, it could lead to a fire.
Free Fix
UFI will contact you and replace the faulty filter with a new one at no cost to you. You can also contact UFI directly at 800-230-5876 to schedule the replacement.
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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