Freightliner 1085D, M2 (2015): Fuel system, other
Recall 19V146000 · Feb 28, 2019 · A-1 Auto Electric
15
vehicles affected
15
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V146000
- Date
- Feb 28, 2019
- Maker
- A-1 Auto Electric
- Units affected
- 15
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, other
- Model years
- 2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
A-1 Auto Electric (A-1) is recalling certain 2015 Freightliner Refuse vehicles modified to be powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The CNG system has tanks with a one-turn for controlling CNG flow. If the valve knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body. 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."
What can happen
If the knob is overtightened, the valve retaining snap ring may fail and eject from the valve body, increasing the risk to injury to any person in it's path. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
A-1 will notify owners, and dealers will double the snap ring strength, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2019. Owners may contact A-1 customer service at 1-559-485-4427.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 1085D | 2015 |
| Freightliner | M2 | 2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V146000?
2 models: Freightliner 1085D (2015), Freightliner M2 (2015), about 15 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V146000?
A-1 will notify owners, and dealers will double the snap ring strength, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2019. Owners may contact A-1 customer service at 1-559-485-4427.
What can happen?
If the knob is overtightened, the valve retaining snap ring may fail and eject from the valve body, increasing the risk to injury to any person in it's path. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.