NHTSA Recall 19V233000
Filed by International Motors, LLC. Component: Fuel System, Other. Reported 2019-03-25. An estimated 1 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
North American Repower LLC (North American Repower) is recalling one 2005 Navistar International 1652 4x2 Compressed Natural Gas vehicle equipped with CNG tanks that have Luxfer One-Turn valves recalled under 18E-111. If the knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body.
Risk
The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
North American Repower has notified the owner, and provided an upgrade kit, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2019. Owners may contact North American Repower customer service at 1-949-667-2673.
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.