NHTSAFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Vicinity Motor Corporation - Inadequate Clearance May Damage CNG Tank
Published: January 31, 2024Recall ID: 24V059000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A damaged tank can leak natural gas, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Vicinity Motor Corporation (Vicinity) is recalling certain 2017 Vi33 transit buses. Inadequate clearance may allow the CNG tanks to contact the supporting mounting structure and/or safety cables, damaging the tanks.
Affected Products
Inadequate Clearance May Damage CNG Tank
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Inadequate Clearance May Damage CNG Tank |
| Nhtsa id | 24V059000 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V059000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Vicinity Motor Corporation |
| Defect summary | Vicinity Motor Corporation (Vicinity) is recalling certain 2017 Vi33 transit buses. Inadequate clearance may allow the CNG tanks to contact the supporting mounting structure and/or safety cables, damaging the tanks. |
| Corrective action | As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and adjust the mounting structure. If the vehicle's mounting structure cannot be adjusted, owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the supporting member is replaced. When the final repair is available, dealers will inspect and secure the safety cables, install protective material on the tank, and replace the mounting structure and CNG tanks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2024. Owners may contact Vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000. Vicinity's number for this recall is CA-000-051. |
| Consequence summary | A damaged tank can leak natural gas, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | CA-000-051 |
| Potentially affected | 14 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-31T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |