Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E012000 Reported March 7, 2018

Air intake kit may prevent ground wire attachment

S&b Filters, Inc. · N/A · 2,225 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E012000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
S&b Filters, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,225
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 7, 2018
Completion Rate
6.88

Defect Summary

S&b filters, inc. (s&b filters) is recalling certain cold air intake kits, part numbers 75-5085 and 75-5085d, sold for aftermarket installation on ford super duty powerstroke 6.7l diesel trucks. the battery tray, part number al1298t-00, may not have the necessary hole to reattach the secondary battery ground wire if the truck is equipped with one.

Safety Consequence

If the secondary battery grounding wire cannot be properly attached after installing the cold air intake kit, the fuse box may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

S&b filters has notified owners and will replace the battery tray with a battery tray that can accommodate two ground wires, free of charge. the recall began on march 13, 2018. owners may contact s&b filters customer service at 1-909-947-0015, option 3.

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 S&b Filters, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18E012000 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 18E012000

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

What is recall 18E012000?

NHTSA recall 18E012000 was issued by S&b Filters, Inc. on March 7, 2018. It addresses: Air intake kit may prevent ground wire attachment. The recall affects approximately 2,225 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized S&b Filters, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E012000 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.