Defect Description For Recall
The Vehicle ProduCTIon Group (Vpg) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 And 2012 MV-1 Vehicles, Equipped With A Compressed Natural Gas (Cng) Engine. The Pressure Relief Plug For The Cng Storage Tank May Be Incorrectly Assembled.
Make Of Vehicle
MV-1
Model Of Vehicle
MV-1
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V468000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Plug Is Incorrectly Assembled, It May Inadvertently Discharge The Cng. A Cng Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source May Ignite And Result In A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
The Vehicle ProduCTIon Group Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A Secondary Pressure Relief Device On Each Vehicle To Prevent Leaking, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On November 13, 2012. Owners May Contact The Vehicle ProduCTIon Group At 1-877-681-3678.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vehicle ProduCTIon Group Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
435
Date Owners Notified
20121113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vehicle ProduCTIon Group Llc
Date Report Received
20120925