FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Published March 1, 2019 · Recall initiated: February 28, 2019
What's the hazard
A-1 Auto Electric (A-1) is recalling certain 2015 Freightliner Refuse vehicles modified to be powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The CNG system has tanks with a one-turn for controlling CNG flow. If the valve knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body. 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.
What to do
A-1 will notify owners, and dealers will double the snap ring strength, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2019. Owners may contact A-1 customer service at 1-559-485-4427.
Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- 1085D
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER 1085D | 2015 FREIGHTLINER M2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US