2017–2022 Vicinity VI33, Vicinity VI35: Fuel System, Other recall
NHTSA campaign 24V385000 · 28 units potentially affected · filed May 30, 2024
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."
Why it matters
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V385000
- Manufacturer no.
- CA-000-054
- Manufacturer
- Vicinity Motor Corporation
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Units affected
- 28
- Report received
- May 30, 2024
- Owner letters
- —
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Vicinity VI33 2017
- Vicinity VI35 2022