Evan-Fischer / Replacement recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Carparts.com, Inc. (Carparts.com) is recalling certain Replacement, and Evan-Fischer Oil Filter Housings, part number RD31260001. The welded plugs inside the oil filter housing may not have a proper seal, which can result in an oil leak.
What could happen
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire. Loss of oil can also result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Carparts.com will replace the oil filter housing or provide a full refund, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2022. Owners may contact Carparts.com customer service at 1-866-529-0412.
Vehicles covered
- Evan-Fischer Oil Filter Housing
- Replacement Oil Filter Housing
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22E039000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Carparts.Com, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jun 16, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,450
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication › Filter/screen
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.nhtsa.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.