NHTSA Recall 14V040000
Filed by Almared, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Other. Reported 2014-02-06. An estimated 18 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Almared, Inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427.
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.