In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.

Fuel System, Gasoline

Date Announced
OCT 05, 2005
Vehicles Affected
42,962
NHTSA Campaign #
05E065000
Summary
Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800F350-S1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 Ford probe,1993-2001 Mazda 626 and Mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and XT6 passenger vehicles with EFI or turbo engines. These filters are packaged as Wix, Napa, and Carquest brand fuel filters. Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800F300-S2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 Subaru vehicles with EFI or turbo engines. These filters are packaged as Wix, Napa, and Carquest brand fuel filters. Fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.
Actions
Spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. The recall began September 27, 2005. Owners may contact Mr. Chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the Wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.
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