A-1 Auto Electric | NHTSA Recall #19V146000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V146000 by A-1 Auto Electric. Affecting 2015 freightliner refuse vehicles modified to be powered by compressed natural gas (cng) Includes 15 affected units, CNG Tank Valve Stem may Eject from Valve Body, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015 freightliner refuse vehicles modified to be powered by compressed natural gas (cng)
Defect Summary
A-1 auto electric (a-1) is recalling certain 2015 freightliner refuse vehicles modified to be powered by compressed natural gas (cng). the cng system has tanks with a one-turn for controlling cng flow. if the valve knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 304, "compressed natural gas fuel container integrity."
Corrective Action
A-1 will notify owners, and dealers will double the snap ring strength, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 5, 2019. owners may contact a-1 customer service at 1-559-485-4427.