OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
00E062000
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Reported Oct 16, 2000 · CLARCOR, INC.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET DIESEL FUEL FILTERS FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IN MEDIUM-WEIGHT DIESEL TRUCKS. PART NOS. PF7688 (BALDWIN) AND FF1094 (HASTINGS), SOLD BETWEEN AUGUST 21, 1999, UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22, 2000. THESE FILTERS WERE DESIGNED WITH A PLASTIC LID ATTACHED TO THE FILTER ELEMENT WHICH CAN BE DISPLACED BECAUSE OF A BUILD-UP OF PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. DISPLACEMENT OF THE LID CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
BALDWIN AND HASTINGS WILL IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO RETRIEVE THE DEFECTIVE DIESEL FUEL FILTERS AT NO CHARGE TO THE COSTUMER.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 2000.OWNERS WHO RETURN THESE FILTERS AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BALDWIN FILTER SERVICE ENGINEERING TEAM AT (800) 822-5394 OR HASTINGS FILTERS SERVICE ENGINEERING TEAM AT (800) 887-8836.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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