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The Vehicle Production Group (VPG) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 MV-1 vehicles, equipped with a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine.
Posted by: Chris Bloom, CJBFireConsultant (IP Logged)
Date: October 09, 2012 10:52AM
Model Year(s):
MV-1 / MV-1 2011-2012
Manufacturer: Vehicle Production Group LLC
Report Receipt Date: SEP 25, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V468000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
TORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 435
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.
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.
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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact the Vehicle Production Group at 1-877-681-3678.
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.
MV-1 / MV-1 2011-2012
Manufacturer: Vehicle Production Group LLC
Report Receipt Date: SEP 25, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V468000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
TORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 435
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.
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.
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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact the Vehicle Production Group at 1-877-681-3678.
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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