Equipment recall 93E019000 · June 4, 1993
Cadillac Deville, Fleetwood and 2 more models
The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting.
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
- The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. The incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.
- Consequence
- Replace the filters with the correct filters.
- Remedy
- The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
- Notes
- System: fuel; filter.equipment description: fuel filters, part nos. F33141 and GF3141.NOTE: if you have problems exchanging your defective fuel filter, please callpurolater customer service at 1-800-526-3659. Also contact the national highwaytraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93E019000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 4, 1993
- Filed by
- PUROLATOR PRODUCTS, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 27, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cadillac Deville (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Cadillac Eldorado (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
- Cadillac Fleetwood (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Cadillac Seville (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
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