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NHTSARecalled Jun 8, 1998 · #98V127000

SUBARU/PUROLATOR OIL FILTERS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, ALSO SERVICE PARTS SUPPLIED TO SUBARU DEALERS ARE INVOLVED (LOT NUMBERS F01 J21D2, F01 J30D2, F02 J09D1, F02 J09D2, AND F02 J20D1). THE PUROLATOR OIL FILTER CANS USED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE CAUSING A VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY AND SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK. THIS VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY CAN RESULT IN OIL VAPOR IGNITION BY THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Product details

Product
SUBARU/PUROLATOR OIL FILTERS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THESE ENGINE OIL FILTERS.

View the official CPSC notice