Equipment recall 05E065000 · October 5, 2005
Mazda 626, Subaru GL and 5 more models
Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800F350-S1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 Ford probe,1993-2001 Mazda 626 and MX-6, and…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800F350-S1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 Ford probe,1993-2001 Mazda 626 and MX-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, GL-10, rx, xt, and XT6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. These filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800F300-S2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 Subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. These filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. Fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.
- Consequence
- In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
- Remedy
- Spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. The recall began September 27, 2005. Owners may contact mr. Chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05E065000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 2005
- Filed by
- SPX FILTRAN
- Owner notification
- September 27, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 42,962
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Probe (1993-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Mazda 626 (1993-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Mazda MX-6 (1993-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Subaru DL (1983-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983
- Subaru GL (1983-1989, 1993): 1993, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983
- Subaru XT (1985-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
- Subaru XT6 (1988-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
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