Baldwin & hastings/fuel filters
Defect Summary
Equipment description: fuel filters for use as replacement equipment in certain chevrolet, daimlerchrysler, daihatsu, dodge, eagle, geo, hyundai, lex us, mitsubishi, plymouth, suzuki, and toyota passenger vehicles. part nos. Bf1100 and bf1179 fuel filters sold by baldwin and certain gf242 and gf288 fuel filters sold by hastings. these fuel filters were purchased from maddocks between september 20, 1999, and september 11, 2000, and can be easily identified because of the label affixed to them, which indicates the flow direction of fuel and states "made in canada." gasoline can leak through the seam of the filter.
Safety Consequence
In the presence of an ignition source, a possible fire can occur in the engine compartment.
Corrective Action
Baldwin and hastings will implement a program to retrieve the defective fuel filters at no charge to the costumer. owner notification began march 16, 2001. owners who return these filters and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact baldwin at (800) 822-5394 or hastings at (800) 887-8836.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Clarcor, Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 01E009000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01E009000?
NHTSA recall 01E009000 was issued by Clarcor, Inc. on March 2, 2001. It addresses: Baldwin & hastings/fuel filters. The recall affects approximately 17,740 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Clarcor, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E009000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.