Econix recall: Equipment
What is wrong
SK Innovation Co., Ltd. (SK) is recalling all Econix DPF-A diesel particulate filters manufactured in August 2009, and sold in the United States in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The maintenance instructions for using the filter were not explicitly stated and as a result, extended operation of the Econix DPF Filter may cause partial filter melting and/or failure of the product.
What could happen
As the filter melts and fails, burning exhaust particulates may escape, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
SK will notify and reimburse owners up to their original purchase price for replacing the filters. The recall is expected to begin during early January 2014. Owners may contact SK at 1-212-583-2434.
Vehicles covered
- Econix Dpf-A Particulate Filter
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E062000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Sk Innovation Co., Ltd.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 5, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 3, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 327
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2009 to Aug 31, 2009
- Part
- Equipment; Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.