Defect Description For Recall
ARVInmeritor Light Vehicle Aftermarket Purolator Fuel Filters P/Nos F55493, F65501, And F65502 Manufactured From March 1 Through August 31, 2003. These Filters Are Available For Use In 1999-2002 Jeep Vehicles Equipped With V8 4.7L And 6 Cylinder 4.0L Engines And 2002 Jeep Vehicles Equipped With V8 4.7Fi Ho (Vin J) Engines. The Suspect Fuel Filters Were Manufactured With Regulating Valves That Have Incorrect Spring Pressure. Vehicle Equipped With One Of These Fuel Filters May Experience Immediate Engine Failure (I.E., Engine Will Not Start); Engine Misfire; Engine Stall; And/Or Damage To The Fuel Pump.
Make Of Vehicle
PUROLATOR
Model Of Vehicle
F55493
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E082000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
Engine Failure Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
ARVInmeritor Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Fuel Filter Free Of Charge. This Recall Only Pertains To Aftermarket Purolator Fuel Filters And Has No Relation To Any Original Equipment Installed On Jeep Vehicles By Daimlerchrysler. The Recall Began November 2004. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact ARVInmeritor Lva Customer Service At 1-800-848-3783.
Vehicle Manufacturer
ARVInmeritor, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20030301
End Of Manufacture
20030831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
5594
Date Owners Notified
20041117
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Date Report Received
20041103