Campaign 19E-024

CNG tanks may unexpectedly rupture

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Defect summary

Natural Gas Fuel Systems, Inc. (NGFS) is recalling certain Momentum 90 DGE SM, 115 DGE TM, 113 DGE TM, 75 DGE TM, 93 DGE TM, 80 DGE SM, 75 DGE BOC, 45 DGE SM, and 115 DGE BOC compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems equipped with certain 26-inch diameter fuel cylinders, sold for installation on heavy and medium-duty vehicles. The CNG tanks may unexpectedly rupture.

Consequence

An cylinder rupture may in serious injury or death or fire.

Remedy

NGFS will notify the purchasers, and Momentum dealers will replace the cylinders in the fuel systems with a cylinder from an alternate cylinder manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Natural Gas Fuel Systems customer service at 1-830-302-5200.

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 19E024000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 19E-024
MakeModelModel years
Momentum Fuel TechCNG Fuel SystemYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.