Recall 16E092000: Fuel System, Other, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 16E092000 · announced December 13, 2016 · Agility · 1,695 units affected

The problem

Agility Fuel Systems (Agility) is recalling certain Roofmount CNG Fuel Systems, EZ Pack Heil Tailgate CNG Fuel Systems, Side-Mount CNG Fuel Systems, and Heil Roofmount CNG Fuel Systems manufactured January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. The affected fuel systems have flexible stainless steel, sleeved, high pressure hoses that may corrode from exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt.

The risk

Corrosion of the fuel hose may result in a compressed natural gas (CNG) leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Agility will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2017. Owners may contact Agility customer service at 1-949-267-7745.

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.

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