Baldwin Fuel Filter Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01E009000
Manufacturer: CLARCOR, INC.
Date of Owner Notification: March 16th, 2001

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FUEL FILTERS FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN CHEVROLET, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, DAIHATSU, DODGE, EAGLE, GEO, HYUNDAI, LEX US, MITSUBISHI, PLYMOUTH, SUZUKI, AND TOYOTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. PART NOS. BF1100 AND BF1179 FUEL FILTERS SOLD BY BALDWIN AND CERTAIN GF242 AND GF288 FUEL FILTERS SOLD BY HASTINGS. THESE FUEL FILTERS WERE PURCHASED FROM MADDOCKS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 20, 1999, AND SEPTEMBER 11, 2000, AND CAN BE EASILY IDENTIFIED BECAUSE OF THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THEM, WHICH INDICATES THE FLOW DIRECTION OF FUEL AND STATES "MADE IN CANADA." GASOLINE CAN LEAK THROUGH THE SEAM OF THE FILTER.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Summary:
BALDWIN AND HASTINGS WILL IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO RETRIEVE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL FILTERS AT NO CHARGE TO THE COSTUMER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO RETURN THESE FILTERS AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BALDWIN AT (800) 822-5394 OR HASTINGS AT (800) 887-8836.

Recall Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00E062000
Manufacturer: CLARCOR, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 21st, 1999
Manufactured End Date: September 22nd, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: November 1st, 2000

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET DIESEL FUEL FILTERS FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IN MEDIUM-WEIGHT DIESEL TRUCKS. PART NOS. PF7688 (BALDWIN) AND FF1094 (HASTINGS), SOLD BETWEEN AUGUST 21, 1999, UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22, 2000. THESE FILTERS WERE DESIGNED WITH A PLASTIC LID ATTACHED TO THE FILTER ELEMENT WHICH CAN BE DISPLACED BECAUSE OF A BUILD-UP OF PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. DISPLACEMENT OF THE LID CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Summary:
BALDWIN AND HASTINGS WILL IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO RETRIEVE THE DEFECTIVE DIESEL FUEL FILTERS AT NO CHARGE TO THE COSTUMER.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 2000.OWNERS WHO RETURN THESE FILTERS AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BALDWIN FILTER SERVICE ENGINEERING TEAM AT (800) 822-5394 OR HASTINGS FILTERS SERVICE ENGINEERING TEAM AT (800) 887-8836.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).