NHTSA Recall 14V040000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V040000; Date: Feb. 6, 2014
If the brackets break, the cng tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Ford F-550; 2012 Ford F-550
Component: Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Almared, Inc.
Affected Units:: 18
Recall Summary:
Almared, inc. , dba a-1 alternative fuel systems, is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford f-550 transit buses manufactured may 2011 through April 2013, altered to operate on compressed natural gas (cng). In the affected vehicles, the brackets securing the passenger side cng fuel tank may break.
How to Fix:
Almared, inc. Has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact almared at 1-559-485-4427.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 10, 2014
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