X-store Cng Fuel Tank recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 27, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

xperion E&E USA LLC recalls X-store Cng Fuel Tank

Recall number

16E049000

Brand / firm

X-store

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 696 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.