Recall 17E006000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 17E006000 · announced January 25, 2017 · Fram · 4,521 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

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

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.