K&N Replacement Fuel Filters Recall
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K&N Engineering, Inc. is recalling 44,053 K&N and Spectre replacement fuel filters due to O-ring disintegration that may cause fuel leaks.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
K&N Engineering, Inc. (K&N) is recalling certain K&N and Spectre replacement fuel filters. The O-ring in the fuel filter may disintegrate, causing a leak.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers K&N and Spectre replacement fuel filters with part numbers KN81-0300, KN81-0301, SPE-2369, SPE-2358, and SPE-6932. A total of 44,053 units are affected.
What You Should Do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they replace the fuel filter. K&N will refund the purchase price free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in July 2026. Owners may contact K&N customer service at recallreturn@knfilters.com or 1-866-401-5660.
Why This Matters
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire, and pieces of the O-ring may clog fuel lines, causing loss of engine performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26E048000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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