MOBILITY VENTURES UNSPECIFIED 2011: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : MOBILITY VENTURES | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 2011 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V468000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2012-11-13 | Date Received by ODI: 2012-09-25 | Date Added to Database: 2012-09-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Vehicle Production Group LLC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 435 | ||
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Summary:
The Vehicle Production Group "VPG" is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 MV-1 vehicles, equipped with a compressed natural gas "CNG" engine. The pressure relief plug for the CNG storage tank may be incorrectly assembled. |
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Consequence:
If the plug is incorrectly assembled, it may inadvertently discharge the CNG. A CNG leak in the presence of an ignition source may ignite and result in a vehicle fire. |
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Remedy:
The Vehicle Production Group will notify owners, and dealers will install a secondary pressure relief device on each vehicle to prevent leaking, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact the Vehicle Production Group at 1-877-681-3678. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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