Fram recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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
Vehicles covered
- Fram G2 In Line Fuel Filter
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17E006000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Uci-Fram Group, Airtex Llp
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 25, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 2, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,521
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 13, 2016 to Jul 18, 2016
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.