K&N Engineering, Inc.: Fuel Filter O-Ring May Disintegrate (26E048000)
K&N Engineering, Inc.: Fuel Filter O-Ring May Disintegrate (26E048000). Its units affected of 44,053 is above the median of 533 (86th percentile). Dated 105 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 85/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
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units affected: 44,053 · 86th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 82.7x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | K&N Engineering, Inc. |
| Subject | Fuel Filter O-Ring May Disintegrate |
| NHTSA ID | 26E048000 |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Units potentially affected | 44053 |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 86th of 871 (median 533, 82.7x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-07-23
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: K&N Engineering, Inc. and 75 Equipment peers
- Equipment NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 75
- K&N Engineering, Inc.'s units affected: 86th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Equipment peer: $15,000 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
85 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- NHTSA do-not-drive warning.
- Safety-critical component (fuel system).
- 44,053 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for K&N Engineering, Inc.?
K&N Engineering, Inc. recall 26E048000: Fuel Filter O-Ring May Disintegrate, 44,053 units.
How does K&N Engineering, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 44,053 sits in the upper half (86th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 105 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 85/100 puts it among the stronger signals in this feed.
K&N Engineering, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K&N Engineering, Inc. | Equipment | 44,053 | 86th | 2026-07-23 | This record |
| Cummins, Inc. | Equipment | 39,052 | 85th | 2026-09-28 | Compare K&N Engineering, Inc. vs Cummins, Inc. → |
| Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 38,710 | 85th | 2026-04-22 | View record → |
| PACCAR Incorporated | Vehicle | 26,729 | 83rd | 2026-10-21 | View record → |
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