PUROLATOR PUROLATOR F65277 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
PUROLATOR F65277
Brand
PUROLATOR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
UFI FILTERS USA is recalling certain PUROLATOR F65277 equipment due to fuel system, other:fuel filter issues. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO-START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED OUT ONTO THE GROUND AND IF AN I.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
UFI FILTERS USA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM MARCH 11 THROUGH APRIL 27, 2010, FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO-START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED OUT ONTO THE GROUND AND IF AN INGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE CAN OCCUR. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY AND THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST OR A LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 1-888-787-1740.
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