K&N - K&N Air Filters
Defective Filters Can Cause Fire OR Stuck Full Throttle—RECALL

K&N Airfilter has more safety RECALLS than we can list.

Consumer complaint agencies

COMPLAINT AGENCIES
http://www-odi. Nhtsa. Dot. Gov/ivoq/index. Cfm https://app. Dca.ca. Gov/bar/complaints.Asp http://ag.ca. Gov/consumers/mailform.htm
http://www.ic3. Gov/default. Aspx

Make: K&N Model: 57-1509
Build Dates: APR 20,1999 - SEP 10
Manufacturer: K&N ENGINEERING, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: MAR 10
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E024000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 44386

Summary:
certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509,57-1511,57-1511-1,57-1517,57-1517-1,57-1527, and 57-1530. Also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance parts brand name (p/nos. P5007069 and p5007070). All kits were manufactured from april 20,1999, through september 23. These assemblies were manufactured as replacement equipment for certain dodge pickup trucks and suvs. A small piece of material from the tube wall could be sucked into the engine throttle body, which could cause the throttle to become jammed in the open position.

Consequence:
a jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking.

Remedy:
k&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on april 20.

Notes:
this recall only pertains to replacement k&n fuel performance kits and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar. Gov.

Company: K&N - K&N Air Filters
Country: USA

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