Baldwin Filters, Hastings Fuel System, Other recall

Recalled November 7, 2011 · NHTSA recall 11E046000 · Baldwin Filters

Hazard

FLUID LOSS IN THE APPLICATION WILL SUBSEQUENTLY OCCUR, WHICH IN TURN COULD LEAD TO POWER LOSS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, A FUEL LEAK COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

BALDWIN WILL RETROFIT THE FILTER WITH NEW GASKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BALDWIN FILTERS SERVICE ENGINEERING AT 1-800-822-5394 EXT. 79729.

Units

130,529 units

Description

BALDWIN FILTERS IS RECALLING CERTAIN BALDWIN AND HASTINGS BRAND OIL AND FUEL FILTERS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET PARTS DESIGNED FOR USE IN A VARIETY OF SMALL DIESEL ENGINES USED IN LIGHT/MEDIUM DUTY APPLICATIONS SUCH AS PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, OR BUSES. THE DEFECTIVE OIL/FUEL FILTERS WERE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2011 AND OCTOBER 2011. THE GASKET MATERIAL LOSES THE ABILITY TO RESIST PERMANENT DEFORMATION UNDER HEAT AND LOAD. AS THIS EVENT PROGRESSES, THE GASKET IS NO LONGER ABLE TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SEALING CAPABILITY.

What to do

BALDWIN WILL RETROFIT THE FILTER WITH NEW GASKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BALDWIN FILTERS SERVICE ENGINEERING AT 1-800-822-5394 EXT. 79729.

Product

Baldwin Filters BK6161 · Baldwin Filters BK6661 · Baldwin Filters CF558 · Baldwin Filters FF1145 · Baldwin Filters FF1166 · Baldwin Filters LF552 · Baldwin Filters LF558 · Baldwin Filters LF558CO · Baldwin Filters LF558F · Baldwin Filters LF584 · Baldwin Filters P7145 · Baldwin Filters P7188 · Baldwin Filters P7199 · Baldwin Filters P7235 · Baldwin Filters P7423 · Baldwin Filters PF7812 KIT · Baldwin Filters PF7934 KIT

Manufacturer(s)

BALDWIN FILTERS

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →