2011-2012 Mv-1 MV-1 recall: tank assembly
Vehicle Production Group LLC reported this safety recall on September 25, 2012. It covers about 435 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 435
- reported
- Sep 25, 2012
- owners notified
- Nov 13, 2012
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V468000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 12V468000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Mv-1 MV-1 tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 12V468000, reported on September 25, 2012, covers about 435 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V468000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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