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IMT Container Delivery Truck Recall 17V208: Corroded CNG fuel hose can leak and cause fire

NHTSA campaign 17V208, reported March 23, 2017, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

This recall covers a 2013 refuse-container delivery truck with a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system. The flexible stainless steel, sleeved, high-pressure fuel hoses can corrode from exposure to conditions such as water mixed with road salt.

Corrosion of the fuel hose can cause a CNG leak. If a leak meets an ignition source, the risk of a fire increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the hose checked and replaced as soon as possible.

The defective hose assembly will be replaced free of charge. The manufacturer, Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT), will notify owners, who should then contact Agility Fuel Systems to schedule the replacement. You can reach IMT customer service at 1-800-247-5958 or Agility at 1-888-686-7278, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V208Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT) is recalling one model year 2013 Refuse-Container Delivery vehicle, equipped with a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system by Agility Fuel Systems. The affected CNG system has flexible stainless steel, sleeved, high pressure hoses that may corrode from exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt.
Risk
Corrosion of the fuel hose may result in a CNG leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
IMT will notify the owner and instruct them to contact Agility to have the defective hose assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2017. Owners may contact IMT customer service at 1-800-247-5958, or Agility customer service at 1-888-686-7278. IMT's number for this recall is 16E-092.
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.

Affected vehicles

IMT Container Delivery Truck2013