Defect summary
Champion Laboratories Inc., a unit of UCI International (UCI) is recalling certain FRAM Model G2 inline fuel filters. The connection hoses supplied with these filters may be oversized, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
UCI will notify the known purchasers and will replace the inline fuel filter, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2017. Owners may contact UCI customer service at 1-800-882-0890
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17E006000. Text as published by NHTSA.