Baldwin Filters Recalls Oil and Fuel Filters for Diesel Engines
Baldwin Filters is recalling certain oil and fuel filters for small diesel engines because gasket material may fail, causing fluid loss, power loss, or fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a vehicle component that can lead to power loss and fire, meeting the criteria for a structural vehicle defect or significant injury/property-damage risk.
Plain-English summary
Baldwin Filters is recalling certain Baldwin and Hastings brand oil and fuel filters sold as aftermarket parts. These filters are designed for use in a variety of small diesel engines used in light and medium-duty applications, such as pickup trucks, vans, or buses. The defective filters were manufactured between July 2011 and October 2011.
The recall is due to a defect in the gasket material, which loses the ability to resist permanent deformation under heat and load. As this condition progresses, the gasket is no longer able to provide the necessary sealing capability. This can result in fluid loss, which may lead to power loss while the vehicle is in operation, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak could cause a fire.
Baldwin Filters will retrofit the filters with new gaskets free of charge. The safety recall began on November 18, 2011. Owners may contact Baldwin Filters Service Engineering at 1-800-822-5394 ext. 79729. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER recall
- Manufacturer
- BALDWIN FILTERS
- Category
- Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 130,529
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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