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Campaign 14V040000

Critical NHTSA Official Language
ID: #14V040000 MFR: Almared, Inc.

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

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.
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.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Almared, Inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427.

Affected Vehicles

2012 FORD F-550
2011 FORD F-550

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #14V040000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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