NHTSA Recall # | 47855 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06E056000 |
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Manufacturer | UFI FILTERS USA |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2002 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Date of notification | 04/08/06 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/12/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/12/24 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/06/06 |
Report created | 23/06/06 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 58640 |
Defect summary | Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached. |
Consequence summary | Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. |
Corrective action | Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876. |
Recall notes | This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |