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Kuss Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled July 2, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90E018000 · Kuss
Hazard
DURING HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATING CONDITIONS GASOLINE COULD BE RELEASED INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH COMPARABLE FILTER WITH NON-AFFECTED DATE SETTING, ASSURING THAT WELDS ARE PROPERLY SEALED.
Units
64,200 units
Description
FILTERS MAY HAVE FAULTY WELD OR INCOMPLETELY SEALED WELDS ALLOWING THE FILTERS TO LEAK AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE WHILE IN USE.
What to do
REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH COMPARABLE FILTER WITH NON-AFFECTED DATE SETTING, ASSURING THAT WELDS ARE PROPERLY SEALED.
Product
Kuss FUEL FILTER
Manufacturer(s)
KUSS FILTRATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →