Fram: equipment recalls

1. 17E006000Received 25 Jan 2017. 4,521 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Champion Laboratories Inc., a unit of UCI International (UCI) is recalling certain FRAM Model G2 inline fuel filters. The connection hoses supplied with these filters may be oversized, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   UCI will notify the known purchasers and will replace the inline fuel filter, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2017. Owners may contact UCI customer service at 1-800-882-0890

   Products named: Fram G2 In Line Fuel Filter.

   Report filed by UCI-FRAM Group, Airtex LLP. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Apr 2017.

2. 06E043000Received 19 May 2006. 88,303 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

   Products named: GMC Yukon 1996; Buick Riviera 1984; Buick Riviera 1987; Buick Riviera 1988; Buick Riviera 1989; Buick Regal 1985; Buick Regal 1987; Buick Regal 1988; Buick Regal 1990; GMC Sierra 1500 HD 2001; GMC Sierra 1500 HD 2004; GMC Sierra 1500 HD 2005, and 739 more.

   Report filed by HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Oct 2006.

3. 95E010000Received 12 Apr 1995. 25,115 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The distance from the first thread of the filter to the gasket face is approximately 0.405" and it should be approximately 0.388". This design only allows a few threads to engage when installing on motorcycle and can result in the filter "blowing off."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Oil will be sprayed out onto the bike and/or road surface causing the driver to lose control and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Allied signal is requesting that oil filters be returned to the dealer for immediate credit. For filters installed by dealers, all service and required parts will be provided free of charge to customers.

   Products named: Alliedsignal Oil Filter; Fram PH6017.

   Report filed by ALLIEDSIGNAL AUTOMOTIVE.

4. 80E008000Received 9 Apr 1980. 31,200 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Hoses that were packaged with gas filters have been found to deteriorate and swell when exposed to gasoline, causing the filters to leak.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Defective filter units will be replaced at no cost to owner.

   Products named: Fram.

   Report filed by FRAM. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Apr 1980.

5. 79E001000Received 18 Dec 1978. 120,000 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The involved gasoline filters contain threads that do not seal properly when secured into the carburetor and allow gasoline to leak.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The dealer will replace defective fuel filter with a new one free of charge.

   Products named: Fram.

   Report filed by FRAM. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Dec 1978.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• G2 In Line Fuel Filter1
• G37271
• PH60171

• All other equipment brands
• Fisher3
• Fleetwood2
• Fontaine4
• Ford73
• Ford Accessory Parts5
• Freedman5
• Freightliner2
• Fuel Helmets3
• Fuller2
• Fulmer3

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Which Fram products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 3 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: G2 In Line Fuel Filter

How many units does a Fram equipment campaign have?

The median Fram campaign has 31,200 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Fram campaigns name most often?

Fuel System, Gasoline, in 4 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.