The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E077000·Announced 2017-12-19

A.L. Solutions Recalls Diesel Fuel Filters Due to Leak Risk

A.L. Solutions is recalling aftermarket diesel fuel filters because a thread mismatch may cause improper sealing and fuel leaks, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

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 from fuel leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

A.L. Solutions US is recalling certain aftermarket diesel fuel filters, part number ALG-7554. The recall involves 41,784 units. The defect involves the cap's thread design, which may not match the thread design of the housing. This mismatch can cause the filter to be sealed improperly, potentially leading to a fuel leak.

A diesel fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

A.L. Solutions will notify its customers, who will then notify the end consumers who purchased the filters. Owners can receive a refund or a replacement fuel filter free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2018. Owners may contact A.L. Solutions customer service at 1-201-825-4235 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER recall
Manufacturer
A.L. Solutions US
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
41,784

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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