Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E053000 Reported October 24, 2003

Wix filteration/fuel filter leaks

Wix Filteration Products Division · N/A · 68,563 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03E053000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Wix Filteration Products Division
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
68,563
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 24, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 daimlerchrysler town & country, dodge caravan, and plymouth voyager vehicles, can cause the fuel lines to leak.

Safety Consequence

A possible fire can occur in the presence of an ignition source.

Corrective Action

Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge. note: this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. Nor any dailmerchrysler dealers. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wix at 704-864-6711.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Wix Filteration Products Division dealer and reference recall ID 03E053000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03E053000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03E053000?

NHTSA recall 03E053000 was issued by Wix Filteration Products Division on October 24, 2003. It addresses: Wix filteration/fuel filter leaks. The recall affects approximately 68,563 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Wix Filteration Products Division dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E053000 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.