NHTSA recall 17E006000 · Equipment
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Reported Jan 25, 20174,521 vehicles affectedUCI-FRAM Group, Airtex LLPBuilt Jul 13, 2016 – Jul 18, 2016
The defect
Champion Laboratories Inc., a unit of UCI International (UCI) is recalling certain FRAM Model G2 inline fuel filters. The connection hoses supplied with these filters may be oversized, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
UCI will notify the known purchasers and will replace the inline fuel filter, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2017. Owners may contact UCI customer service at 1-800-882-0890