NHTSANHTSA recall 26E048000 · Jul 23, 2026

K&N Engineering, Inc.: Fuel Filter O-Ring May Disintegrate

Recall found

Product

K&N and Spectre replacement fuel filters with part numbers KN81-0300, KN81-0301, SPE-2369, SPE-2358, and SPE-6932

Hazard

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. In addition, pieces of the O-ring may clog the fuel lines, causing a loss of engine performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to 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 were mailed in July 28, 2026. Owners may contact K&N customer service at [email protected] or 1-866-401-5660.

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Recall details

Summary: K&N Engineering, Inc. (K&N) is recalling certain K&N and Spectre replacement fuel filters with part numbers KN81-0300, KN81-0301, SPE-2369, SPE-2358, and SPE-6932. The O-ring in the fuel filter may disintegrate, causing a leak.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Recall type: Equipment
Potentially affected: 44,053
NHTSA advisory: Do not drive this vehicle until the recall repair is done.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 3, 2026, 2:31 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.