9999 PUROLATOR PUROLATOR Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 76E012000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Affected:: 29,000
Notes:: Part no afp 114.possibility that the air filter may cause throttle linkageproblems on chevrolet vegas 140 with (2 bb) carburetors.the problem is causedby a dimensional variation in the filter, which may cause throttle linkage tobind.(correct by inspecting and replacing with improved type air filter).
Campaign:: 83E005000 on 02/16/1983
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 08/31/1981 - 01/31/1983
Affected:: 4,000
Defect:: Labelling of the fuel filter is incorrect and results in misapplication of the aftermarket part. purolator fcg-4 fuel filter is erroneously recommended for honda vehicles, model years 1979 and later on the package, master catalogue, and application chart. this filter does not properly fit the vehicle hoses.
Correction:: The manufacturer of the filters instructs distributors and retailers to return all filters in mislabelled packages.
Notes:: Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: fuel systems.consequences of defect: misapplication of the filter can cause fuel leakagewhich could lead to a fire and personal injury.

9999 PUROLATOR PUROLATOR TSBs (5)

Bulletin:: FP-09-14
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Purolator filters: a population of performax branded po-48 oil filters which were packaged incorrectly. the po-48 suspect population was produced with an incorrect filter threaded base plate. no model or model years listed.
Bulletin:: FP-13-07
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Purolator: some oil filters, pl24457, were incorrectly produced with wrong filter and wrong unit box pl25288 in shipping carton date code f12d07b1. *pe
Bulletin:: FP-13-08
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Purolator: there are oil filters that were incorrectly manufactured with the incorrect filter end cap that are a size too small and can not be installed. model filter l25247. *pe
Bulletin:: FP-13-12PZ
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: Purolator: information being provided to service technicians regarding oil filters installation torque specification and use of various mechanical tools. no model or years listed. *pe
Bulletin:: FP-13-12PU
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Purolator: updated information regarding the replacement of quality oil filter and certain automotive application, oil filters are difficult to be tighten, fully, by hand. no model or years listed. *pe