Fuel system, otherRecall 24V-385 · Vicinity vehicles
Vicinity Motor Corporation recall 24V-385 covers 28 Vicinity vehicles for a fuel system, other problem, reported to NHTSA on May 30, 2024.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 24V385000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
A compressed natural gas leak can result in a fire or explosion, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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 January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.