22E039 – Oil Filter Housing May Leak – Replacement & Evan-Fischer

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Re: NHTSA Recall# 22E-039
Dear Customer,
Thank you for submitting your recall claim related to a purchased oil filter housing. Enclosed you will find a check for $206. At your convenience, please email us at [email protected] a photo of the recalled oil filter housing once it has been removed from your vehicle. We regret any inconvenience.
We at Carparts.com are committed to the highest standards of safety and product quality, and our interest is in your safety and satisfaction with your parts.
Sincerely,
Carparts.com

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Re: NHTSA Recall# 22E-039
Dear ________________,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Carparts.com, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain oil filter
housings with part number RD31260001 sold between August 18, 2021 and May 3, 2022, under the brand names
Replacement and Evan-Fischer.
The plugs may not create a proper seal and can therefore separate from the part or leak, allowing oil to escape
from the oil filter housing. If oil escapes from the housing, the engine could seize, preventing acceleration of the vehicle
and increasing the risk of a crash. Oil that comes into contact with high temperature surfaces or an ignition source can
cause smoke and potentially fire.
In most circumstances, a vehicle operator will be alerted to the oil leakage by illumination of an oil light on the
vehicle’s dashboard. Any vehicle operator that sees the oil light illuminate on the dashboard, or smoke emitting from
under the vehicle hood, should immediately cease operation of the vehicle.
Given this potential issue, Carparts.com is voluntarily recalling the subject oil filter housings. Subject to parts
availability, Carparts.com will either provide at no charge to the customer a replacement oil filter housing that is not
subject to the issue described above, or a refund of $206, which exceeds the part-purchase price for all customers.
If you have installed in your vehicle or in your possession a recalled part subject to this notice, please contact
Carparts.com as soon as possible at 1.866.545.4653 or [email protected] to arrange for a replacement part or refund to
be sent to you at no cost. Replacement will take approximately 1.6 hours.
If you have already paid for this repair, you may be eligible to receive a reimbursement for the cost of repairs
made prior to receiving this notice. You may submit your receipts along with a reimbursement request form to
[email protected], or by mail at 2050 W. 190th St., Suite 400, Torrance, CA 90504.
Should you have any questions, please contact Carparts.com at 1.866.545.4653 or [email protected]. In the
event you believe we have failed or are unable to provide a refund or replacement part without charge to you within sixty
(60) days after you seek a recall remedy, you may so notify the Secretary of Transportation at the following address: 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590, or phone NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY 1-800-424-9153; or go to http://www.safercar.gov).
We regret this inconvenience. We at Carparts.com are committed to the highest standards of safety and product
quality, and our interest is in your safety and satisfaction with your equipment. Please contact us immediately for a refund
or free replacement of your recalled part. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Carparts.com

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July 13, 2022
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL
Re: NHTSA Recall # 22E-039
Dear :
Carparts.com, Inc., in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
, is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain oil filter housings with part number RD31260001
sold between August 18, 2021 and May 3, 2022, under the brand names Replacement and Evan-Fischer. As a
dealer who our records indicate has sold oil filter housings covered by this recall, you are receiving this letter to
(1) help you easily and accurately identify any recalled product, (2) outline your critical role in the recall, (3)
walk you through the reimbursement process, and (4) provide you with information on resources that can help
you follow the recall requirements.
Carparts.com has decided that a potential defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in the
oil filter housings noted above. The issue may not exist in every unit described. In those units that are affected,
the plugs may not create a proper seal and can therefore separate from the part or leak, allowing oil to escape
from the oil filter housing. If oil escapes from the housing, the engine could seize, preventing acceleration of
the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Oil that comes into contact with high temperature surfaces or an
ignition source can cause smoke and potentially fire.
In most circumstances, a vehicle operator will be alerted to the oil leakage by illumination of an oil light
emitting from under the vehicle hood, should immediately cease operation of the vehicle.
Given this potential issue, Carparts.com is voluntarily recalling the subject oil filter housings.
Carparts.com will provide end-user customers a refund of $206, which exceeds the part-purchase price for all
customers. You have recently received a copy of the recall notification letter issued to end-user customers
alerting them to this safety action, and providing information on how end-users can obtain the recall remedy.
Immediate Next Steps
To begin the recall process, you must locate and quarantine all recalled oil filter housings in your new
product inventory. It is imperative that you do not sell any of these units. Please note that it is a violation of
federal law to sell or lease motor vehicle equipment covered by this notification.
We also need your assistance to locate all customers and end users who may have purchased recalled oil
filter housings, so we can attempt to notify them of the recall. Due to the urgency and importance of this
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on the vehicle’s dashboard. Any vehicle operator that sees the oil light illuminate on the dashboard, or smoke
2050 W. 190th St. Suite 400, Torrance, CA 90504 Io: 424 7021455
notification, please immediately send to Carparts.com but no later than July 15, 2022 the names and
addresses of all customers and consumers to whom you sold the recalled oil filter housings. As soon as you
provide that information, Carparts.com will mail the enclosed consumer recall notification letter to your
consumer customers. Naturally, if you wish to write, call or email your customers in addition to
mailing, we encourage you to do so.
Credit for Disposal of Recalled Parts
If you have any recalled parts in stock, please contact us at the information below, and Carparts.com will
provide you with a refund for the purchase price of those parts. You will be asked to supply photographs and/or
other documentary proof of the number of units that remain in your inventory. Once you have supplied that
confirmation to Carparts.com, please destroy the recalled oil filter housings.
For Further Information
If you have any questions regarding this recall, please call us at 1.866.545.4653 or email us at
[email protected].
Thank you in advance for your assistance, and we regret this inconvenience. We at Carparts.com are
committed to the highest standards of safety and product quality. We are committed to working with you and
your customers throughout this recall to ensure a successful campaign. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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2050 W. 190th St. Suite 400, Torrance, CA 90504 Io: 424 7021455
July 13, 2022
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Re: NHTSA Recall # 22E-039
Dear :
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Carparts.com, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain oil filter
housings with part number RD31260001 sold between August 18, 2021 and May 3, 2022, under the brand names
Replacement and Evan-Fischer.
The plugs may not create a proper seal and can therefore separate from the part or leak, allowing oil to escape
from the oil filter housing. If oil escapes from the housing, the engine could seize, preventing acceleration of the vehicle
and increasing the risk of a crash. Oil that comes into contact with high temperature surfaces or an ignition source can
cause smoke and potentially fire.
In most circumstances, a vehicle operator will be alerted to the oil leakage by illumination of an oil light on the
dashboard, or smoke emitting from
under the vehicle hood, should immediately cease operation of the vehicle.
Given this potential issue, Carparts.com is voluntarily recalling the subject oil filter housings. Subject to parts
availability, Carparts.com will either provide at no charge to the customer a replacement oil filter housing that is not
subject to the issue described above, or a refund of $206, which exceeds the part-purchase price for all customers.
If you have installed in your vehicle or in your possession a recalled part subject to this notice, please contact
Carparts.com as soon as possible at 1.866.545.4653 or [email protected] to arrange for a replacement part or refund to
be sent to you at no cost. Replacement will take approximately 1.6 hours.
If you have already paid for this repair, you may be eligible to receive a reimbursement for the cost of repairs
made prior to receiving this notice. You may submit your receipts along with a reimbursement request form to
[email protected], or by mail at 2050 W. 190th St., Suite 400, Torrance, CA 90504.
Should you have any questions, please contact Carparts.com at 1.866.545.4653 or [email protected]. In the
event you believe we have failed or are unable to provide a refund or replacement part without charge to you within sixty
(60) days after you seek a recall remedy, you may so notify the Secretary of Transportation at the following address:
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590, -888-327-4236
(TTY 1-800-424-9153; or go to http://www.safercar.gov).
We regret this inconvenience. We at Carparts.com are committed to the highest standards of safety and product
quality, and our interest is in your safety and satisfaction with your equipment. Please contact us immediately for a refund
or free replacement of your recalled part. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Carparts.com
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-039
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Carparts.com, Inc.
Submission Date : SEP 07, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-039
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Carparts.com, Inc.
Address : 2050 W. 190th Street
Suite 4000 Torrance CA 90504
Company phone : 866-529-0412
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 3,450
Estimated percentage with defect : 7 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Replacement; Evan-Fischer
Model : Oil Filter Housing
Part No. : RD31260001
Size : NR
Function : Hold engine oil
Descriptive Information : This issue concerns the welded plugs on certain oil filter housings manufactured
by a third party.
Production Dates : JUN 04, 2021 – JUN 07, 2021
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : In a subset of the recalled population, during quality control review, the part
manufacturer found the welded plugs to be leaking, and re-welded the plugs.
Certain of the re-welded plugs do not create a proper seal and can therefore
separate from the part or leak, allowing oil to escape from the oil filter housing.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If oil escapes from the housing, an oil light will appear on a vehicle’s
dashboard. If the vehicle operator continues to operate the vehicle, in some
circumstances, the engine could seize. Oil that comes into contact with high
temperature surfaces or an ignition source can cause smoke and potentially
fire.
Description of the Cause : Insufficiently welded plugs.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
If oil escapes from the housing, the vehicle’s oil light should illuminate on the
vehicle dashboard. A knocking or rattling noise or smoke may precede or
indicate imminent engine damage or failure.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-039 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Involved Components :
Component Name : Oil Filter Housing
Component Description : Replacement; Evan-Fischer brand oil filters to hold engine oil
Component Part Number : RD31260001
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Zhejiang Roj Auto Parts Co., Ltd.
Address : No. 118 Qiuzhen Road
Tangxia North Industrial Zone Ruian, Zhejiang Foreign States 325204
Country : China
Chronology :
On or about April 6, 2022, an employee escalated to Carparts.com’s Category Management Team, a customer
report that his oil filter housing leaked oil, causing damage to his engine. Carparts.com promptly initiated a
diligent investigation to assess the potential issue, and stopped sale of the at-issue part number during its
investigation. As part of its analysis, Carparts.com collected warranty information from its own records, and
production information from the oil filter housing’s manufacturer. On or about April 29, 2022, as its
investigation proceeded, Carparts.com received a second customer complaint that an oil filter housing leaked
oil, causing engine damage. This complaint was escalated to the Category Management Team, prompting
Carparts.com to make this report, in an abundance of caution.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Subject to parts availability, Carparts.com will either supply the customer
with a replacement for the recalled part, or provide the customer with
$206, which exceeds a full refund price for all customers. For those
customers who elect a replacement part, Carparts.com will additionally
provide compensation for the cost of installation by a mechanic, if
requested.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
The plugs on the recalled component were found to be leaking during
quality control review, and were re-welded during the manufacturing
process. The remedy component does not have re-welded plugs.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
The manufacturer will follow its standard fabrication process, quality
control test fabricated parts, and will not re-weld plugs.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-039 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 26, 2022 – MAY 26, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 26, 2022 – MAY 26, 2022
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or
installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-039
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Carparts.com, Inc.
Submission Date : MAY 16, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-039
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Carparts.com, Inc.
Address : 2050 W. 190th Street
Suite 4000 Torrance CA 90504
Company phone : 866-529-0412
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 3,450
Estimated percentage with defect : 7 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Replacement; Evan-Fischer
Model : Oil Filter Housing
Part No. : RD31260001
Size : NR
Function : Hold engine oil
Descriptive Information : This issue concerns the welded plugs on certain oil filter housings manufactured
by a third party.
Production Dates : JUN 04, 2021 – JUN 07, 2021
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : In a subset of the recalled population, during quality control review, the part
manufacturer found the welded plugs to be leaking, and re-welded the plugs.
Certain of the re-welded plugs do not create a proper seal and can therefore
separate from the part or leak, allowing oil to escape from the oil filter housing.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If oil escapes from the housing, an oil light will appear on a vehicle’s
dashboard. If the vehicle operator continues to operate the vehicle, in some
circumstances, the engine could seize. Oil that comes into contact with high
temperature surfaces or an ignition source can cause smoke and potentially
fire.
Description of the Cause : Insufficiently welded plugs.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
If oil escapes from the housing, the vehicle’s oil light should illuminate on the
vehicle dashboard. A knocking or rattling noise or smoke may precede or
indicate imminent engine damage or failure.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-039 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Involved Components :
Component Name : NR
Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Zhejiang Roj Auto Parts Co., Ltd.
Address : No. 118 Qiuzhen Road
Tangxia North Industrial Zone Ruian, Zhejiang Foreign States 325204
Country : China
Chronology :
On or about April 6, 2022, an employee escalated to Carparts.com’s Category Management Team, a customer
report that his oil filter housing leaked oil, causing damage to his engine. Carparts.com promptly initiated a
diligent investigation to assess the potential issue, and stopped sale of the at-issue part number during its
investigation. As part of its analysis, Carparts.com collected warranty information from its own records, and
production information from the oil filter housing’s manufacturer. On or about April 29, 2022, as its
investigation proceeded, Carparts.com received a second customer complaint that an oil filter housing leaked
oil, causing engine damage. This complaint was escalated to the Category Management Team, prompting
Carparts.com to make this report, in an abundance of caution.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Subject to parts availability, Carparts.com will either supply the customer
with a replacement for the recalled part, or provide the customer with
$206, which exceeds a full refund price for all customers. For those
customers who elect a replacement part, Carparts.com will additionally
provide compensation for the cost of installation by a mechanic, if
requested.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
The plugs on the recalled component were found to be leaking during
quality control review, and were re-welded during the manufacturing
process. The remedy component does not have re-welded plugs.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
The manufacturer will follow its standard fabrication process, quality
control test fabricated parts, and will not re-weld plugs.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-039 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 26, 2022 – MAY 26, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 26, 2022 – MAY 26, 2022
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or
installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-039
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Carparts.com, Inc.
Submission Date : SEP 21, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-039
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Carparts.com, Inc.
Address : 2050 W. 190th Street
Suite 4000 Torrance CA 90504
Company phone : 866-529-0412
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 3,450
Estimated percentage with defect : 7 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Replacement; Evan-Fischer
Model : Oil Filter Housing
Part No. : RD31260001
Size : NR
Function : Hold engine oil
Descriptive Information : This issue concerns the welded plugs on certain oil filter housings manufactured
by a third party.
Production Dates : JUN 04, 2021 – JUN 07, 2021
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : In a subset of the recalled population, during quality control review, the part
manufacturer found the welded plugs to be leaking, and re-welded the plugs.
Certain of the re-welded plugs do not create a proper seal and can therefore
separate from the part or leak, allowing oil to escape from the oil filter housing.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If oil escapes from the housing, an oil light will appear on a vehicle’s
dashboard. If the vehicle operator continues to operate the vehicle, in some
circumstances, the engine could seize. Oil that comes into contact with high
temperature surfaces or an ignition source can cause smoke and potentially
fire.
Description of the Cause : Insufficiently welded plugs.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
If oil escapes from the housing, the vehicle’s oil light should illuminate on the
vehicle dashboard. A knocking or rattling noise or smoke may precede or
indicate imminent engine damage or failure.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-039 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Involved Components :
Component Name : Oil Filter Housing
Component Description : Replacement; Evan-Fischer brand oil filters to hold engine oil
Component Part Number : RD31260001
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Zhejiang Roj Auto Parts Co., Ltd.
Address : No. 118 Qiuzhen Road
Tangxia North Industrial Zone Ruian, Zhejiang Foreign States 325204
Country : China
Chronology :
On or about April 6, 2022, an employee escalated to Carparts.com’s Category Management Team, a customer
report that his oil filter housing leaked oil, causing damage to his engine. Carparts.com promptly initiated a
diligent investigation to assess the potential issue, and stopped sale of the at-issue part number during its
investigation. As part of its analysis, Carparts.com collected warranty information from its own records, and
production information from the oil filter housing’s manufacturer. On or about April 29, 2022, as its
investigation proceeded, Carparts.com received a second customer complaint that an oil filter housing leaked
oil, causing engine damage. This complaint was escalated to the Category Management Team, prompting
Carparts.com to make this report, in an abundance of caution.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Subject to parts availability, Carparts.com will either supply the customer
with a replacement for the recalled part, or provide the customer with
$206, which exceeds a full refund price for all customers. For those
customers who elect a replacement part, Carparts.com will additionally
provide compensation for the cost of installation by a mechanic, if
requested.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
The plugs on the recalled component were found to be leaking during
quality control review, and were re-welded during the manufacturing
process. The remedy component does not have re-welded plugs.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
The manufacturer will follow its standard fabrication process, quality
control test fabricated parts, and will not re-weld plugs.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-039 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Notification letters were mailed to end-users on June 16, 2022.
Notification letters were mailed on July 14, 2022 to businesses that may
have sold recalled parts to end-user customers.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 26, 2022 – MAY 26, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 26, 2022 – MAY 26, 2022
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or
installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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