Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:mounting

NHTSA recall 14V040000 · announced February 6, 2014 · filed by Almared, Inc. · 18 units affected

The problem

Almared, Inc., dba A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-550 transit buses manufactured May 2011 through April 2013, altered to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the brackets securing the passenger side CNG fuel tank may break.

The risk

If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.

What to do

Almared, Inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427.

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 Ford F-550
• 2012 Ford F-550

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