The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11E001000·Announced 2011-01-12

Baldwin Filters Recalls Aftermarket Oil Filters for Large Trucks

Baldwin Filters is recalling specific aftermarket oil filters for large trucks because they may fail in cold weather, potentially causing engine overheating and loss of power.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that can cause engine failure and loss of power, which the source text explicitly states could result in a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for significant injury or property damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Baldwin Filters is recalling certain aftermarket oil filters, part number P7405, produced between November 2009 and November 2010. These filters are designed for use in large trucks and other large vehicles, specifically for two engine models manufactured by Detroit Diesel Corporation (DD13 and DD15). Approximately 14,000 units are affected.

In cold weather conditions, the media in the oil filter may fail, causing an adhesive bead to travel into the oil stream and block the flow of oil. This blockage can cause the engine to overheat, resulting in a loss of engine power and/or causing the crank shaft to fail. A loss of engine power could result in a vehicle crash.

The safety recall began on January 19, 2011. Baldwin Filters will notify owners of record and replace the P7405 filter with the original equipment filter free of charge. Owners may contact Baldwin Filters Service Engineering at 1-800-822-5394 ext. 79729 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
BALDWIN FILTERS
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
14,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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