NHTSA recall 14V040000
Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Ford F-550
Reported Feb 6, 201418 vehicles affectedAlmared, Inc.Built May 1, 2011 – Apr 13, 2012
The defect
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.
The remedy
Almared, Inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427.