2017 Vicinity Vi33 | 2022 Vicinity Vi35 — Fuel system, other
Published May 31, 2024 · Recall initiated: May 30, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V385000, published May 31, 2024 and initiated May 30, 2024. Recalling firm: Vicinity Motor Corporation; 2017 Vicinity Vi33 | 2022 Vicinity Vi35 — Fuel system, other.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VICINITY
- Model
- VI33
- Manufacturer
- Vicinity Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2017 VICINITY VI33 | 2022 VICINITY VI35
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Vicinity Vi33 | 2022 Vicinity Vi35 — Fuel system, other recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V385000 on May 31, 2024. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VICINITY. Model: VI33.