VICINITY VI33 (VICINITY) – CNG System Leak (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 VICINITY VI33
Brand
VICINITY
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Vicinity Motor Corporation is recalling certain 2017 VICINITY VI33 vehicles due to fuel system, other issues. A compressed natural gas leak can result in a fire or explosion, increasing the risk of injury.. CRITICAL: Do not drive until repaired.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Vicinity Motor Corporation (Vicinity) is recalling certain 2017 Vi33 and 2022 Vi35 buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The low-pressure CNG hoses and fittings are insufficient and may leak. 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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A compressed natural gas leak can result in a fire or explosion, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from service until the final remedy becomes available. Dealers will replace the low pressure CNG hoses, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 1, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000. Vicinity's number for this recall is CA-000-054.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026