Defect Description For Recall
Baldwin Filters Is Recalling Certain Baldwin And Hastings Brand Oil And Fuel Filters Sold As Aftermarket Parts Designed For Use In A Variety Of Small Diesel Engines Used In Light/Medium Duty Applications Such As Pickup Trucks, Vans, Or Buses. The DefeCTIve Oil/Fuel Filters Were Manufactured Between July 2011 And October 2011. The Gasket Material Loses The Ability To Resist Permanent Deformation Under Heat And Load. As This Event Progresses, The Gasket Is No Longer Able To Provide The Necessary Sealing Capability.
Make Of Vehicle
BALDWIN FILTERS
Model Of Vehicle
P7235
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
11E046000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Filter
Effect Of Defect
Fluid Loss In The Application Will Subsequently Occur, Which In Turn Could Lead To Power Loss While The Vehicle Is In Operation, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. Also, A Fuel Leak Could Cause A Fire.
Fix Defect
Baldwin Will Retrofit The Filter 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Baldwin Filters
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
130529
Date Owners Notified
20111118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Baldwin Filters
Date Report Received
20111107