The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13E062000·Announced 2013-11-05

SK Innovation Recalls Econix DPF-A Diesel Particulate Filters Due to Fire Risk

SK Innovation is recalling Econix DPF-A diesel particulate filters manufactured in August 2009 because missing maintenance instructions may cause the filter to melt, potentially leading to a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

SK Innovation Co., Ltd. is recalling all Econix DPF-A diesel particulate filters manufactured in August 2009 and sold in the United States in 2009, 2010, and 2011. The recall involves 327 units.

The maintenance instructions for using the filter were not explicitly stated. As a result, extended operation of the Econix DPF Filter may cause partial filter melting and/or failure of the product. As the filter melts and fails, burning exhaust particulates may escape, increasing the risk of a fire.

SK will notify and reimburse owners up to their original purchase price for replacing the filters. The recall is expected to begin during early January 2014. Owners may contact SK at 1-212-583-2434 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
SK Innovation Co., Ltd.
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Parts
Hazard
Affected units
327

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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