Fuel system, other: storageRecall 14V-097 · Ford vehicles
Landi Renzo USA recall 14V-097 covers 343 Ford vehicles for a fuel system, other: storage problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the left and right rear brackets that support the rear CNG cylinder may fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.
The risk
If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Landi Renzo USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Landi Renzo USA at 1-855-526-3400.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 62 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 2, 2011 to February 24, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.