2012 FORD F-550 RECALL - #14V040000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : MOUNTING
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 FORD F-550 |
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| Manufacturer |
Almared, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/2011 - 4/13/2012 |
| Recalled on |
2/7/2014 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/10/2014 |
| # Affected |
18 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2012 FORD F-550 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2012 FORD F-550 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2012 FORD F-550 Recall for ENGINE
2012 FORD F-550 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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