11-01-2016, 06:15 AM
(11-01-2016, 03:46 AM)kennyw_imp Wrote:(11-01-2016, 02:46 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Not to diminish the consequences of a failed oil filter, but it's only a $15 part for heaven's sake. If you're concerned, replace it with something else and move on. I'm not sure K&N has any obligation to the consumer beyond providing a refund. If you are confident you can prove it caused you injury or damage, that's a different story -- hire an attorney and initiate a lawsuit.
EmptySea, PM sent but disallowed. Looks like you've exceeded your quota.
There have been issues on cheaper parts recalled by the NTSB for safety concerns. All it takes is the problems being reported in volume. Sudden oil loss across your rear tire is a major safety concern.
The problem is, people are likely to do what you suggest and not voice a concern and some poor sap will end up dying as a result because the issue was not pushed and corrected. A class action lawsuit by someone who was seriously injured (or family of someone that was killed) is the best course of action if the manufacturer is not voluntarily fixing the issue though.
It doesn't make sense or seem fair that someone would have to die or be seriously injured for K&N to take ownership of this issue.
Hopefully K&N is not like Ford in this regard. Ford executives decided that it would be cheaper to settle in court over exploding Pinto Gas Tanks than to spend a few dollars per car and make them safe (or at least, less flammable). Maybe we need to get Ralph Nader involved...