The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V468000·Announced 2012-09-25

Vehicle Production Group Recalls 2011-2012 MV-1 Vehicles for CNG Tank Defect

Vehicle Production Group is recalling 2011-2012 MV-1 vehicles with CNG engines because the pressure relief plug may be incorrectly assembled, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (CNG tank assembly) that poses a risk of vehicle fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Vehicle Production Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 MV-1 vehicles equipped with a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine. The recall involves 435 vehicles where the pressure relief plug for the CNG storage tank may be incorrectly assembled.

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.

The safety recall began on November 13, 2012. Dealers will install a secondary pressure relief device on each vehicle to prevent leaking, free of charge. Owners may contact Vehicle Production Group at 1-877-681-3678 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MV-1 MV-1
Brand
MV-1
Manufacturer
Vehicle Production Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
435

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MV-1

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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