NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Mv-1 Mv-1
The 2011 Mv-1 Mv-1 has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mv-1 dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2011 Mv-1 Mv-1. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #12V468000Reported September 25, 2012 · Vehicle Production Group LLC
Defect description
The Vehicle Production Group (VPG) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 MV-1 vehicles, equipped with a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine. The pressure relief plug for the CNG storage tank may be incorrectly assembled.
Safety consequence
If the plug is incorrectly assembled, it may inadvertently discharge the CNG. A CNG leak in the presence of an ignition source may ignite and result in a vehicle fire.
Free manufacturer remedy
The Vehicle Production Group will notify owners, and dealers will install a secondary pressure relief device on each vehicle to prevent leaking, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact the Vehicle Production Group at 1-877-681-3678.
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.