In the course of an investigation I was doing for my job, I ran across this recall that many of you would be interested in. If you are using Fram HP4 or HP8 filters you better check them for this information.
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Manufacturer : HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E088000 Mfr's Report Date : OCT 19, 2007
Component:
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 121680
Summary:
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE ANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE O CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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This information is also available at www.nhtsa.dot.gov

Good luck.

Serves a person right for using a Fram filter in the first place-they're junk.

Amen to that.

Huh I think you'll find Fram filters on 80% of the sprint cars out there & most are the hp4

hp4 is what i use....never an issue

I was at a race this year where the filter gasket blew out on someones car. I think it was at Richmond. Wonder if it was one of these filters???

Go buy a wix 6101 or 6101R. Cut it open and do the same w/ a HP4. You'll see...

Why does every post have to turn into a pizzin match over something.

I tried to share some information that may help save a racer a motor or worse. It does not have to be turned into a :angry-smiley-007:over which filter brand is better. Please!

Maybe other brands of filters are better, many are probably worse. The same can be said for any product where there is competion between manufacturers. People have their preferences and no one is knocking that.

No one deserves to have their engine damaged because of a defective product.

I know that several people use Fram filters and felt they should be informed of a potential problem.

Some additional information on this recall and where to find the date code is available at

http://www.motorstate.com/pdf/FramRecall.pdf

Go Fast what else would you expect from IOW?

Thanks for the information though! Definitely going to check which filters my nephew is running. :Steer

Thanks for the info Go Fast.
We experienced the very issue that recall notes at the PRI race. Luckily only 2 quarts leaked out and the fire was small and over quickly.
Checking the shelves I have 3 more of these bad units.
guess I'll have to quit buying my racecar parts at wal-mart!LOL:rolling: