Campaign 16E-049

These 27.5, 30, 40 and 45-DGE (Diesel Gallon Equivalent), back of cab and side mounted compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks have a neck adapter…

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Defect summary

xperion E&E USA LLC (xperion) is recalling certain X-Store CNG Fuel Tanks, part numbers TC_660_1, TC_660_2, TC_660_3, TC_660_11, TC_540_5, 87330000677, 87330000669, and 87330000685, manufactured April 22, 2015, to April 27, 2016. These 27.5, 30, 40 and 45-DGE (Diesel Gallon Equivalent), back of cab and side mounted compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks have a neck adapter that connects the tank boss to the fuel system that may pull out from the tank boss, allowing fuel to leak from the coupling.

Consequence

A CNG fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

xperion will notify the owners that purchased the affected tanks as part of a Momentum-brand CNG fuel system. xperion will repair the tank connector, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact xperion customer service at 1-740-788-9560.

Notes

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16E049000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 16E-049
MakeModelModel years
X-storeCNG Fuel TankYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.