The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V385000·Announced 2024-05-30

Vicinity Recalls CNG Buses Due to Fuel Leak Fire Risk

Vicinity Motor Corporation is recalling 2017 Vi33 and 2022 Vi35 buses because low-pressure CNG hoses may leak, creating a fire or explosion risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 in the fuel system that can result in a fire or explosion, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Vicinity Motor Corporation is recalling certain 2017 Vi33 and 2022 Vi35 buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The recall involves 28 vehicles where the low-pressure CNG hoses and fittings are insufficient and may leak. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 304, "Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity."

A compressed natural gas leak can result in a fire or explosion, increasing the risk of injury. Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from service until the final remedy becomes available. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 1, 2024.

Dealers will replace the low-pressure CNG hoses free of charge once the remedy is available. A second notice will be sent to owners when the fix is ready. Owners may contact Vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VICINITY VI33, VI35
Brand
VICINITY
Manufacturer
Vicinity Motor Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
28

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 (2)

  • VI33
  • VI35

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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