Recall Date:
JUN 04, 1993
Model Affected:
1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE
Summary:
THE FUEL FILTERS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT THREADED FITTING. THE INCORRECT FITTING IS SIMILIAR ENOUGH IN SIZE THAT THE FUEL FILTER MAY APPEAR TO BE CORRECTLY THREADED ONTO THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence:
REPLACE THE FILTERS WITH THE CORRECT FILTERS.
Remedy:
THE IMPROPER THREADING COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Potential Units Affected:
10000
Notes:
PUROLATOR PRODUCTS, INC.