The defect
North American Repower LLC (North American Repower) is recalling one 2005 Navistar International 1652 4x2 Compressed Natural Gas vehicle equipped with CNG tanks that have Luxfer One-Turn valves recalled under 18E-111. If the knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body.
The risk
The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
North American Repower has notified the owner, and provided an upgrade kit, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2019. Owners may contact North American Repower customer service at 1-949-667-2673.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 1652SC | 2005 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| International 1652SC | 2005 | 0 | 2 |
Other fuel system, other recalls in 2019
5 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the fuel system, other.
| 19V656000 17 Sept 2019 | McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. |
| 19V260000 1 Apr 2019 | Labrie Enviroquip Group |
| 19V146000 28 Feb 2019 | A-1 Auto Electric |
| 19V060000 29 Jan 2019 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019