NHTSA Campaign 05E065000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Issued by SPX FILTRAN · Reported Oct 5, 2005 · 42,962 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARQUEST | 86099 | 42,962 | |
| CARQUEST | 86471 | 42,962 | |
| FORD | PROBE | 1993 | 42,962 |
| FORD | PROBE | 1994 | 42,962 |
| FORD | PROBE | 1995 | 42,962 |
| FORD | PROBE | 1996 | 42,962 |
| FORD | PROBE | 1997 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 1993 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 1994 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 1995 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 1996 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 1997 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 1998 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 1999 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 2000 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | 626 | 2001 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | MX-6 | 1993 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | MX-6 | 1994 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | MX-6 | 1995 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | MX-6 | 1996 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | MX-6 | 1997 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | MX-6 | 1998 | 42,962 |
| MAZDA | MX-6 | 1999 | 42,962 |
| NAPA | 3099 | 42,962 | |
| NAPA | 3471 | 42,962 | |
| SPX FILTRAN | 800F300-S2 | 42,962 | |
| SPX FILTRAN | 800F350-S1 | 42,962 | |
| SUBARU | DL | 1983 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | DL | 1984 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | DL | 1985 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | DL | 1986 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | DL | 1987 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | DL | 1988 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | DL | 1989 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | GL | 1983 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | GL | 1984 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | GL | 1985 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | GL | 1986 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | GL | 1987 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | GL | 1988 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | GL | 1989 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | GL | 1993 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT | 1985 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT | 1986 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT | 1987 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT | 1988 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT | 1989 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT | 1990 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT | 1991 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT-6 | 1992 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT-6 | 1993 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT6 | 1988 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT6 | 1989 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT6 | 1990 | 42,962 |
| SUBARU | XT6 | 1991 | 42,962 |
| WIX | 33099 | 42,962 | |
| WIX | 33471 | 42,962 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05E065000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.