Freightliner 1085D (2015) – 19V146000

Defect Description For Recall

A-1 Auto Electric (A-1) Is Recalling Certain 2015 Freightliner Refuse Vehicles Modified To Be Powered By Compressed Natural Gas (Cng). The Cng System Has Tanks With A One-Turn For Controlling Cng Flow. If The Valve Knob Is Turned More Than One Turn, The Valve’S Snap Ring May Fail And The Valve Stem May Forcibly Eject From The Valve Body. 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.”

Make Of Vehicle

FREIGHTLINER

Model Of Vehicle

1085D

Year

2015

Recall Campaign Number

19V146000

Component Description

Fuel System, Other

Effect Of Defect

If The Knob Is Overtightened, The Valve Retaining Snap Ring May Fail And Eject From The Valve Body, Increasing The Risk To Injury To Any Person In It’S Path. Additionally, The Unintended Release Of Cng Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

A-1 Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Double The Snap Ring Strength, Free Of Charge. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided A Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact A-1 Customer Service At 1-559-485-4427.

Vehicle Manufacturer

A-1 Auto Electric

Start Of Manufacture

20150615

End Of Manufacture

20150615

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

15

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20190228

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

304