The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11E046000·Announced 2011-11-07

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

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 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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