Mv-1 Recall 12V468000: Fuel System, Other, Storage, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 12V468000 · announced September 25, 2012 · filed by Vehicle Production Group Llc · 435 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2011 Mv-1 Mv-1
• 2012 Mv-1 Mv-1

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.