Recalls › 83E005000

NHTSA recall 83E005000 · Equipment

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Reported Feb 8, 19834,000 vehicles affectedPUROLATOR PRODUCTS, INC.Built Sep 1, 1981 – Feb 1, 1983

The defect

Labelling of the fuel filter IS incorrect and results in misapplication of the aftermarket part. Purolator FCG-4 fuel filter IS erroneously recommended for honda vehicles, model years 1979 and later on the package, master catalogue, and application chart. This filter does not properly fit the vehicle hoses.

The remedy

The manufacturer of the filters instructs distributors and retailers to return all filters in mislabelled packages.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: fuel systems.consequences of defect: misapplication of the filter can cause fuel leakagewhich could lead to a fire and personal injury.