NHTSA Campaign 24V385000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Issued by Vicinity Motor Corporation · Reported May 30, 2024 · 28 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VICINITY VI33 2017 28
VICINITY VI35 2022 28

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V385000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.