NHTSA recall 93E019000 · Equipment
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Cadillac Deville and 3 more
Reported Jun 4, 199310,000 vehicles affectedPUROLATOR PRODUCTS, INC.
The defect
The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. The incorrect fitting IS similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.
The risk
Replace the filters with the correct filters.
The remedy
The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.