NHTSA Campaign 11E046000 — BALDWIN FILTERS P7145 9999 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Reference copy of an official recall record (no advice provided). Campaign: 11E046000. Vehicle: BALDWIN FILTERS P7145. Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11E046000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | BALDWIN FILTERS P7145 |
| Model Year | 9999 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER |
| Manufacturer | BALDWIN FILTERS |
Official summary
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.
Official consequence
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.
Official 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.
Official notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 89966 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11E046000 |
| Make | BALDWIN FILTERS |
| Model | P7145 |
| Model Year | 9999 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER |
| Manufacturer Name | BALDWIN FILTERS |
| Record Type Code | E |
| Potentially Affected Units | 130529 |
| Action Date | 2011-11-18 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | BALDWIN FILTERS |
| Report Date | 2011-11-07 |
| Notification Date | 2011-11-07 |
| Official Summary | 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. |
| Official Consequence | 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. |
| Official 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. |
| Official Notes / Contact | OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000044437001344771000001245 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |