Vehicle recall 14V040000 · February 6, 2014
2011-2012 Ford F-550
In the affected vehicles, the brackets securing the passenger side CNG fuel tank may break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
- Remedy
- Almared, Inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V040000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 6, 2014
- Filed by
- Almared, Inc.
- Owner notification
- January 10, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-550 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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