Tank assembly: mountingRecall 14V-040 · 2011–2012 Ford F-550
Almared, Inc. recall 14V-040 covers 18 2011–2012 Ford F-550 for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
The fix
Almared, Inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2011 to April 13, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- CNG Fuel Container SecurementNHTSA