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Ford E-450 Recall 17V269: Propane Valve Can Short Out, Stalling Engine While Driving

NHTSA campaign 17V269, reported April 21, 2017, 8 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A fuel control valve solenoid in certain propane conversion kits can short circuit. When that happens, the flow of propane to the engine stops and the engine can shut off while the vehicle is being driven.

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. If your vehicle has a Roush Generation 4 propane conversion kit, contact National Fleet customer service at 1-440-903-5177 or Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874. The replacement of the fuel control valve solenoid is free of charge at a Roush dealer, and National Fleet will also notify owners directly. Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V269National Fleet Services of Ohio
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Problem
National Fleet Services of Ohio (National Fleet) is recalling certain 2016 Ford E-450 vehicles equipped with Roush, Generation 4, Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
Risk
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
National Fleet will notify owners, and Roush dealers will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoid, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact National Fleet customer service at 1-440-903-5177, or Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874. National Fleet's number for this recall is VR.
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

Ford E-4502016