NHTSA ID Number: 10172885
Manufacturer Communication Number: DOR-N3Z7B-03
Summary
This SKU is an Oil Dipstick. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube inner diameter may be small enough that it prevents installation of the OE dipstick.
23 Affected Products
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| DORMAN | DORMAN | |
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FORD | F-150 | 1999-2020 |
Dorman Product Alert Bulletin
February 7, 2020
| Product Category: | Oil Dipstick Tube |
| Part Number(s): | 917-486 |
| Destroy in Field: | Yes |
| Return Authorization: | No |
| Return Location: | Dorman Products, 3400 East Walnut Street, Colmar, PA 18915 |
| Issue Credit: | Please be sure to code return with <RGA-Q> number on outside of container |
| Apply to Defective All: | No |
Return for Inspection Instructions:
- Dorman requests that inventory be scrapped for part # noted above including all date codes.
- Dorman is conducting an inspection on this SKU including all date codes that have been shipped.
Notes/Comments:
- If there are any problems with one of these parts, on the vehicle level, we will cover through the Dorman labor claims process.
Return Instructions:
- Please pull all affected inventory.
- Please contact Customer Relations Dorman by e-mail or phone ([email protected] / phone 1-800-523-2492) to obtain a RGA Q-Number.
You will need to provide:
- Customer Account
- Part number
- Quantity being returned
- Please mark these to:
Dorman Products, Inc- Returns
3400 East Walnut Street
Colmar, PA 18915
Attn: RGA Q-Number ___________________________
- Return to Dorman Products, freight collect, by using the Dorman-arranged carrier for your RGA (typically Conway).
Thank you for your understanding and assistance with this matter.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
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SaleBestseller No. 4
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- Formulated with seal conditioners to help prevent oil leaks, reduce oil consumption, and improve fuel economy
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