ECONIX ECONIX DPF-A PARTICULATE FILTER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
ECONIX DPF-A PARTICULATE FILTER
Brand
ECONIX
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
SK Innovation Co., Ltd. is recalling certain ECONIX DPF-A PARTICULATE FILTER equipment due to equipment issues. As the filter melts and fails, burning exhaust particulates may escape, increasing the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
SK Innovation Co., Ltd. (SK) is recalling all Econix DPF-A diesel particulate filters manufactured in August 2009, and sold in the United States in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The maintenance instructions for using the filter were not explicitly stated and as a result, extended operation of the Econix DPF Filter may cause partial filter melting and/or failure of the product.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
As the filter melts and fails, burning exhaust particulates may escape, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
SK will notify and reimburse owners up to their original purchase price for replacing the filters. The recall is expected to begin during early January 2014. Owners may contact SK at 1-212-583-2434.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026