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2007 Mercury Monterey Luxury 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Nature of Defect:
1. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Recall Number:	06E056000
Dates Manufactured:	N/A to N/A
Number of Vehicles Affected:	58640
Date Owners Notified On:	N/A

Vehicle: 2007 Mercury Monterey

Defect Description:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence of Defect:
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Action:
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE/JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 770-331-5535.