Campaign 20E-021

Font size of the cylinder labels may be too small and may be missing the type 3 designation, which will prevent the cylinders from passing inspection

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Defect summary

Winkelmann Flowform Technology LP (WFT) is recalling certain 327 liter compressed natural gas cylinders, part number CNG-327L-2560N. The font size of the cylinder labels may be too small and may be missing the type 3 designation, which will prevent the cylinders from passing inspection. 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."

Consequence

If the cylinders cannot be inspected or pass inspection, the cylinders can fail and increase the risk of a fire or injury.

Remedy

WFT will notify owners, and provide replacement cylinder labels, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2020. Owners may contact WFT customer service at 1-334-758-6400.

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 20E021000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 20E-021
MakeModelModel years
Winkelmann FlowformCNG CylinderYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.