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