The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V040000·Announced 2014-02-06

Ford F-550 Transit Bus CNG Tank Bracket Recall

Almared is recalling 2011-2012 Ford F-550 buses converted to CNG because fuel tank brackets may break, risking a crash or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the fuel system that could lead to a crash or fire, meeting the criteria for a structural vehicle defect or significant injury/property-damage risk.

Plain-English summary

Almared, Inc., doing business as A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-550 transit buses that were altered to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). These vehicles were manufactured between May 2011 and April 2013.

The recall addresses a defect where the brackets securing the passenger-side CNG fuel tank may break. If the brackets fail, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame, which increases the risk of a crash or possible fire.

Almared has notified owners, and all affected vehicles have already been remedied free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-550
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Almared, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
18

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)

  • F-550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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