CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Problem
- Vicinity Motor Corporation (Vicinity) is recalling certain 2022 Vi35 transit buses. Inadequate clearance may allow the CNG tanks to contact the supporting mounting structure and/or safety cables, damaging the tanks.
- Risk
- A damaged tank can leak natural gas, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and adjust the mounting structure. If the vehicle's mounting structure cannot be adjusted, owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the supporting member is replaced. When the final repair is available, dealers will inspect, secure the safety cables, install protective material on the tank, and replace the mounting structure and CNG tanks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2024. Owners may contact Vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000. Vicinity's number for this recall is CA-000-051.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022 Vi35 transit buses may have inadequate clearance between the compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks and their supporting mounting structure or safety cables. Contact could damage the tanks.
A damaged CNG tank can leak natural gas, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for any sign of a gas leak or damage and contact the dealer promptly.
An authorized dealer will inspect and adjust the mounting structure as an interim repair, free of charge. If the mounting structure cannot be adjusted, do not drive the vehicle until the supporting member is replaced. The final repair, which includes securing the safety cables, adding protective material to the tank, and replacing the mounting structure and CNG tanks as needed, will be free once available. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2024, and you can contact Vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000 (recall CA-000-051) for more information.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vicinity VI35 | 2022 |
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