Vehicle Production Group LLC Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly Recall

Vehicle Make / Model:
MV-1 / MV-1

Model Year(s):
2011-2012

Manufacturer: Vehicle Production Group LLC

Report Receipt Date: SEP 25, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V468000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 435

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact the Vehicle Production Group at 1-877-681-3678.