FORD F-550 2011: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.

Remedy

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.