Vicinity Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #24V385000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V385000 by Vicinity Motor Corporation. Affecting 2017 vi33 and 2022 vi35 buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng) Includes 28 affected units, Low Pressure CNG Hoses May Cause Fire/FMVSS 304, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017 vi33 and 2022 vi35 buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng)

Defect Summary

Vicinity motor corporation (vicinity) is recalling certain 2017 vi33 and 2022 vi35 buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng). the low-pressure cng hoses and fittings are insufficient and may leak. 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

Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from service until the final remedy becomes available. dealers will replace the low pressure cng hoses, free of charge. interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed august 1, 2024. a second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. owners may contact vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000. vicinity's number for this recall is ca-000-054.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V385000
Manufacturer: Vicinity Motor Corporation
Report Received Date: 2024-05-31T00:00:00
Subject: Low pressure cng hoses may cause fire/fmvss 304
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 28

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CA-000-054
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vicinity motor corporation (vicinity) is recalling certain 2017 vi33 and 2022 vi35 buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng). the low-pressure cng hoses and fittings are insufficient and may leak. 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."
Consequence Summary: A compressed natural gas leak can result in a fire or explosion, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from service until the final remedy becomes available. dealers will replace the low pressure cng hoses, free of charge. interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed august 1, 2024. a second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. owners may contact vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000. vicinity's number for this recall is ca-000-054.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-tq62-vakn-6jyg
NHTSA ID: 24V385000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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