Hastings, Baldwin Fuel System, Gasoline recall

Recalled October 16, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00E062000 · Hastings

Hazard

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy

BALDWIN AND HASTINGS WILL IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO RETRIEVE THE DEFECTIVE DIESEL FUEL FILTERS AT NO CHARGE TO THE COSTUMER.

Units

58,261 units

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET DIESEL FUEL FILTERS FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IN MEDIUM-WEIGHT DIESEL TRUCKS. PART NOS. PF7688 (BALDWIN) AND FF1094 (HASTINGS), SOLD BETWEEN AUGUST 21, 1999, UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22, 2000. THESE FILTERS WERE DESIGNED WITH A PLASTIC LID ATTACHED TO THE FILTER ELEMENT WHICH CAN BE DISPLACED BECAUSE OF A BUILD-UP OF PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. DISPLACEMENT OF THE LID CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.

What to do

BALDWIN AND HASTINGS WILL IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO RETRIEVE THE DEFECTIVE DIESEL FUEL FILTERS AT NO CHARGE TO THE COSTUMER.

Product

Hastings FUEL FILTER

Manufacturer(s)

CLARCOR, INC.

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