Defect Description For Recall
Advanced Power Systems International, Inc., (Aps) Is Recalling 2,000 Aftermarket Fitch Fuel Catalyst Automotive Kits Which Could Have Been Manufactured With A Gates Barricade 5/16″ Or 3/8″ Fuel Hose, Sold For Use On Various Passenger Cars And Light Trucks. Such Hoses Could Rupture, Leaking Fuel In The Engine Compartment. The Part Numbers Of The Kits Possibly Containing The Affected Hoses Are As Follows: F3424, F3436, F3624, F3624-T, F36288, F3636, F3824, F3836, F38G24, F4424B, F4436B, F4624B, F4624Tb, F4636, F46G24B, F4824B, F48G24B, F5624B, F56G24B, F5836B, F58G24B, F75424B, F75836B, F75624B, F75624Bp, F75636Bp, F756G24B, F75824Bp, F75836Bp, F758186Bd, F758202Bd, F75836Bd, F75824Bc, F7582618Bc, F758G24B, F756242Bc, F100624Bp, F100824Bp, F1008186Bd, F10082618Bc, F100824Bc.
Make Of Vehicle
GATES
Model Of Vehicle
BARRICADE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08E060000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak In The Engine Compartment Could Possibly Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Aps Will Replace The Hoses Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 3, 2008. Owners May Contact Fitch Toll-Free At 1-888-881-2774.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Advanced Power Systems International, In
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2000
Date Owners Notified
20081003
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Advanced Power Systems International, In
Date Report Received
20080929