Vehicle Production Group Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V468000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V468000 by Vehicle Production Group Llc. Affecting model year 2011 and 2012 mv-1 vehicles, equipped with a compressed natural gas (cng) engine Includes 435 affected units, Fuel Tank Venting Compressed Natural Gas, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011 and 2012 mv-1 vehicles, equipped with a compressed natural gas (cng) engine

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V468000
Manufacturer: Vehicle Production Group Llc
Report Received Date: 2012-09-25T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel tank venting compressed natural gas
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 435

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V468000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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