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NHTSARecalled Sep 25, 2012 · #12V468000

Fuel Tank Venting Compressed Natural Gas

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Fuel Tank Venting Compressed Natural Gas
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Vehicle Production Group LLC
Model numbers
2012 MV
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice