Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E043000 Reported July 7, 2009

Aftermarket fuel filter leaks

Q: What is recall 09E043000?

NHTSA recall 09E043000 was issued by Import Products Co., Inc. on July 7, 2009. It addresses: Aftermarket fuel filter leaks. The recall affects approximately 30,351 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Import Products Co., Inc. · N/A · 30,351 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09E043000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Import Products Co., Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

30,351

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

July 7, 2009

Defect Summary

Import products is recalling 30,351 fuel filters sold to and branded by the affinia group as carquest p/n 86523, napa p/n 3523, and wix p/n 33523 for use as replacement equipment on the vehicles listed above. these filters may develop a leak in the hose assembly and/or connectors due to improperly adhered line connectors.

Safety Consequence

This condition may result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

The affinia group will notify owners and the filters will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on august 1, 2009. owners may contact wix filter return center at 1-704-869-7411 or import products at 1-508-279-8207.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Import Products Co., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 09E043000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 09E043000

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

What is recall 09E043000?

NHTSA recall 09E043000 was issued by Import Products Co., Inc. on July 7, 2009. It addresses: Aftermarket fuel filter leaks. The recall affects approximately 30,351 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Import Products Co., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E043000 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.