NHTSA recall 14V-040 (14V040000)

fuel system, other recall reported February 6, 2014 - about 18 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 14V040000
Also written as: 14V-040
Reported: February 6, 2014
Vehicles affected: ~18
Component: fuel system, other

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-040 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-550 - 2011, 2012

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.