Econix Dpf-a Particulate Filter Recalls
All Econix Dpf-a Particulate Filter recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.November 18th, 2013
Recalled Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Recall Date
November 18th, 2013
November 18th, 2013
Units Effected
327
327
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E062000
Manufacturer: SK Innovation Co., Ltd.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 2009
Manufactured End Date: August 31st, 2009
Date of Owner Notification: January 3rd, 2014
Defect Summary:
SK Innovation Co., Ltd. (SK) is recalling all Econix DPF-A diesel particulate filters manufactured in August 2009, and sold in the United States in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The maintenance instructions for using the filter were not explicitly stated and as a result, extended operation of the Econix DPF Filter may cause partial filter melting and/or failure of the product. Consequence Summary:
As the filter melts and fails, burning exhaust particulates may escape, increasing the risk of a fire. Corrective Summary:
SK will notify and reimburse owners up to their original purchase price for replacing the filters. The recall is expected to begin during early January 2014. Owners may contact SK at 1-212-583-2434. Recall 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.
November 18th, 2013
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
Recall Date
November 18th, 2013
November 18th, 2013
Units Effected
327
327
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E062000
Manufacturer: SK Innovation Co., Ltd.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 2009
Manufactured End Date: August 31st, 2009
Date of Owner Notification: January 3rd, 2014
Defect Summary:
SK Innovation Co., Ltd. (SK) is recalling all Econix DPF-A diesel particulate filters manufactured in August 2009, and sold in the United States in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The maintenance instructions for using the filter were not explicitly stated and as a result, extended operation of the Econix DPF Filter may cause partial filter melting and/or failure of the product. Consequence Summary:
As the filter melts and fails, burning exhaust particulates may escape, increasing the risk of a fire. Corrective Summary:
SK will notify and reimburse owners up to their original purchase price for replacing the filters. The recall is expected to begin during early January 2014. Owners may contact SK at 1-212-583-2434. Recall 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.
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