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Gates Barricade Fuel System, Other recall
Recalled July 24, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08E045000 · Gates Barricade
Description
ADVANCED POWER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC., IS RECALLING 135 FITCH FUEL CATALYST KITS WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A 3/8" GATES BARRICADE FUEL HOSE WITH LOT CODE CS030108 1XA, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS. THE HOSE IS TOO NARROW AND COULD RUPTURE AND LEAK. THE PART NUMBERS OF THE KITS POSSIBLY CONTAINING THE AFFECTED HOSES ARE AS FOLLOWS: F3824, F38G24, F3836, F4824B, F4836B, F48G24B, F58G24B, F5836B, F758186BD, F758G24B, F7582028BD, F57824BP, F75836BP, F5782618BC, F57824BC, F75824BP, F75836BD, F100824BP, F1008186BD, F10082028BD, F10082618BC, AND F100824BC.
What to do
FITCH WILL REPLACE THE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FITCH TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-881-2774.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →