NHTSAGeneral Alert
Vicinity Motor Corporation - Low Pressure CNG Hoses May Cause Fire/FMVSS 304
Published: May 30, 2024Recall ID: 24V385000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A compressed natural gas leak can result in a fire or explosion, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Vicinity Motor Corporation (Vicinity) is recalling certain 2017 Vi33 and 2022 Vi35 buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The low-pressure CNG hoses and fittings are insufficient and may leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 304, "Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity."
Affected Products
Low Pressure CNG Hoses May Cause Fire/FMVSS 304
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Low Pressure CNG Hoses May Cause Fire/FMVSS 304 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V385000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V385000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Vicinity Motor Corporation |
| Defect summary | Vicinity Motor Corporation (Vicinity) is recalling certain 2017 Vi33 and 2022 Vi35 buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The low-pressure CNG hoses and fittings are insufficient and may leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 304, "Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity." |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from service until the final remedy becomes available. Dealers will replace the low pressure CNG hoses, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 1, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000. Vicinity's number for this recall is CA-000-054. |
| Consequence summary | A compressed natural gas leak can result in a fire or explosion, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | CA-000-054 |
| Potentially affected | 28 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |