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Vicinity VI33 Recall 24V385: Compressed natural gas leak can cause fire or explosion

NHTSA campaign 24V385, reported May 30, 2024, 28 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) may have low-pressure CNG hoses and fittings that are insufficient and can leak. The vehicles also do not meet federal fuel container integrity requirements under FMVSS 304.

A CNG leak can result in a fire or explosion, which increases the risk of injury. Owners are advised to remove the vehicle from service until the final remedy becomes available. Interim notification letters were mailed August 1, 2024, and a second notice will be sent once the remedy is ready.

Dealers will replace the low-pressure CNG hoses free of charge. To check whether your vehicle is affected, or to ask about the recall, contact Vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000 and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V385Vicinity Motor Corporation
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Problem
Vicinity Motor Corporation (Vicinity) is recalling certain 2017 Vi33 and 2022 Vi35 buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The low-pressure CNG hoses and fittings are insufficient and may leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 304, "Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity."
Risk
A compressed natural gas leak can result in a fire or explosion, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from service until the final remedy becomes available. Dealers will replace the low pressure CNG hoses, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 1, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000. Vicinity's number for this recall is CA-000-054.
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

Vicinity VI332017
Vicinity VI352022