Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Manufacturer
Almared, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's CNG fuel tank may be held in place by a bracket that can break, causing the tank to detach from the vehicle frame.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bracket breaks, the tank could separate, increasing the risk of an accident or a fire.
Free Fix
A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems will fix the issue at no cost to you, so please contact them at 1-559-485-4427.
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Original — What Happened
Almared, Inc., dba A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-550 transit buses manufactured May 2011 through April 2013, altered to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the brackets securing the passenger side CNG fuel tank may break.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
Original — Remedy
Almared, Inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427.
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