Defect Description For Recall
Certain Replacement K&N Fuel Performance Kits, P/Nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, And 57-1530. Also, A Small Percentage Of These Kits Were Sold Under The Mopar Performance Parts Brand Name (P/Nos. P5007069 And P5007070). All Kits Were Manufactured From April 20, 1999, Through September 23, 2004. These Assemblies Were Manufactured As Replacement Equipment For Certain Dodge Pickup Trucks And Suvs. A Small Piece Of Material From The Tube Wall Could Be Sucked Into The Engine Throttle Body, Which Could Cause The Throttle To Become Jammed In The Open Position.
Make Of Vehicle
K&N
Model Of Vehicle
57-1517
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E024000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
A Jammed Open Throttle Could Cause Unintended Acceleration Of The Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Crash Or Increased Stoping Distances When Braking.
Fix Defect
K&N Will Provide Owners With A Free Repair Kit Along With Repair InstruCTIons. The Recall Began On April 20, 2006.
Vehicle Manufacturer
K&N Engineering, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990420
End Of Manufacture
20040910
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
44386
Date Owners Notified
20060420
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
K&N Engineering, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060315