# K&N Engineering, Inc.: Fuel Filter O-Ring May Disintegrate (26E048000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 85/100

| 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 recallreturn@knfilters.com or 1-866-401-5660. |

## Why this score
- NHTSA do-not-drive warning.
- Safety-critical component (fuel system).
- 44,053 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E048000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.