Recall 08E045000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 08E045000. Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 135 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Defect Summary
ADVANCED POWER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC., IS RECALLING 135 FITCH FUEL CATALYST KITS WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A 3/8" GATES BARRICADE FUEL HOSE WITH LOT CODE CS030108 1XA, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS. THE HOSE IS TOO NARROW AND COULD RUPTURE AND LEAK. THE PART NUMBERS OF THE KITS POSSIBLY CONTAINING THE AFFECTED HOSES ARE AS FOLLOWS: F3824, F38G24, F3836, F4824B, F4836B, F48G24B, F58G24B, F5836B, F758186BD, F758G24B, F7582028BD, F57824BP, F75836BP, F5782618BC, F57824BC, F75824BP, F75836BD, F100824BP, F1008186BD, F10082028BD, F10082618BC, AND F100824BC.
Remedy
FITCH WILL REPLACE THE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FITCH TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-881-2774.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.