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Autocar, LLC - Misdirected Exhaust Can Overheat CNG Fuel Tank
Published: October 29, 2024Recall ID: 24V645000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Exhaust fumes can overheat the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 DC (Legend). The horizontal exhaust diffuser may be improperly positioned and vent exhaust toward the CNG fuel tank.
Affected Products
Misdirected Exhaust Can Overheat CNG Fuel Tank
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Misdirected Exhaust Can Overheat CNG Fuel Tank |
| Nhtsa id | 24V645000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V645000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Autocar, LLC |
| Defect summary | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 DC (Legend). The horizontal exhaust diffuser may be improperly positioned and vent exhaust toward the CNG fuel tank. |
| Completion rate | 62.50 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and reposition the exhaust diffuser as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2406. |
| Consequence summary | Exhaust fumes can overheat the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | DC-2406 |
| Potentially affected | 80 |
| Report received date | 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |