FORD F-550 2011: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V040000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-550 | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-01-10 | 2014-02-06 | 2014-02-07 |
Production Dates: 2011-05-01 - 2012-04-13
Manufacturers Involved: Almared, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
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.
