2011–2012 Ford F-550 recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
🔧 The 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V040000
- Manufacturer
- Almared, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 18
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 10, 2014
- Built
- May 1, 2011 – Apr 13, 2012
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.