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⛔ Do not drive until fixed🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 24V385📅 May 31, 2024

2017 Vicinity VI33 & 2022 Vicinity VI35 recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

Vicinity Motor Corporation (Vicinity) is recalling certain 2017 Vi33 and 2022 Vi35 buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The low-pressure CNG hoses and fittings are insufficient and may leak. 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."

💥 The risk

A compressed natural gas leak can result in a fire or explosion, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from service until the final remedy becomes available. Dealers will replace the low pressure CNG hoses, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 1, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000. Vicinity's number for this recall is CA-000-054.

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
24V385000
Manufacturer recall #
CA-000-054
Manufacturer
Vicinity Motor Corporation
Vehicles affected
28
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 24V385 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V385?

2017 Vicinity VI33 & 2022 Vicinity VI35. 28 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Vicinity dealer to book the free repair. Do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired.