| NHTSA Recall # | 101805 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 14V040000 |
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| Manufacturer | Almared, Inc. |
| Supplier | FORD |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-550 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUN |
| Date of notification | 10/01/14 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/11 |
| End date of manufacturing | 13/04/12 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 06/02/14 |
| Report created | 07/02/14 |
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| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 18 |
| Defect summary | Almared, inc., dba a-1 alternative fuel systems, is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-550 transit buses manufactured may 2011 through april 2013, altered to operate on compressed natural gas (cng). In the affected vehicles, the brackets securing the passenger side cng fuel tank may break. |
| Consequence summary | If the brackets break, the cng tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire. |
| Corrective action | Almared, inc. Has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact almared at 1-559-485-4427. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |