Vicinity Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #24V092000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V092000 by Vicinity Motor Corporation. Affecting 2022 vi35 transit buses Includes 14 affected units, Inadequate Clearance May Damage CNG Tank, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022 vi35 transit buses

Defect Summary

Vicinity motor corporation (vicinity) is recalling certain 2022 vi35 transit buses. inadequate clearance may allow the cng tanks to contact the supporting mounting structure and/or safety cables, damaging the tanks.

Corrective Action

As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and adjust the mounting structure. if the vehicle's mounting structure cannot be adjusted, owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the supporting member is replaced. when the final repair is available, dealers will inspect, secure the safety cables, install protective material on the tank, and replace the mounting structure and cng tanks as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 18, 2024. owners may contact vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000. vicinity's number for this recall is ca-000-051.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V092000
Report Received Date: 2024-02-09T00:00:00
Subject: Inadequate clearance may damage cng tank
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 14

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CA-000-051
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vicinity motor corporation (vicinity) is recalling certain 2022 vi35 transit buses. inadequate clearance may allow the cng tanks to contact the supporting mounting structure and/or safety cables, damaging the tanks.
Consequence Summary: A damaged tank can leak natural gas, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and adjust the mounting structure. if the vehicle's mounting structure cannot be adjusted, owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the supporting member is replaced. when the final repair is available, dealers will inspect, secure the safety cables, install protective material on the tank, and replace the mounting structure and cng tanks as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 18, 2024. owners may contact vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000. vicinity's number for this recall is ca-000-051.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 0

Metadata

SID: row-uiqp_xwef-dc5p
NHTSA ID: 24V092000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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