Recall 05E065000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Defect in 1983-2001 FORD PROBE
RECALL This recall affects up to 42,962 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05E065000 |
| Manufacturer | SPX FILTRAN |
| Vehicles Affected | 42,962 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1983 SUBARU GL, 1983 SUBARU DL, 1984 SUBARU DL, 1984 SUBARU GL, 1985 SUBARU GL, 1985 SUBARU XT, 1985 SUBARU DL, 1986 SUBARU XT, 1986 SUBARU GL, 1986 SUBARU DL, 1987 SUBARU GL, 1987 SUBARU XT, 1987 SUBARU DL, 1988 SUBARU XT, 1988 SUBARU XT6, 1988 SUBARU GL, 1988 SUBARU DL, 1989 SUBARU XT, 1989 SUBARU XT6, 1989 SUBARU DL, 1989 SUBARU GL, 1990 SUBARU XT6, 1990 SUBARU XT, 1991 SUBARU XT, 1991 SUBARU XT6, 1992 SUBARU XT-6, 1993 FORD PROBE, 1993 SUBARU XT-6, 1993 MAZDA 626, 1993 SUBARU GL, 1993 MAZDA MX-6, 1994 MAZDA 626, 1994 FORD PROBE, 1994 MAZDA MX-6, 1995 MAZDA 626, 1995 FORD PROBE, 1995 MAZDA MX-6, 1996 MAZDA 626, 1996 FORD PROBE, 1996 MAZDA MX-6, 1997 MAZDA 626, 1997 FORD PROBE, 1997 MAZDA MX-6, 1998 MAZDA MX-6, 1998 MAZDA 626, 1999 MAZDA MX-6, 1999 MAZDA 626, 2000 MAZDA 626, 2001 MAZDA 626
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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