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GM Recalling 3K Full-Size CNG Vans

Due to its reduced price, many fleet companies run vehicles on compressed natural gas (CNG), but like all other modes of transportation, safety issues can always arise. For General Motors, this is the case with CNG versions of the 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, which were recently recalled for a potential fire risk.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice, a faulty high-pressure regulator could allow the natural gas to leak, which could lead to a fire or explosion if an ignition source is introduced. Despite the potential severity from this regulator, GM says it hasn’t received any reports of fires, crashes or any other injuries associated with this recall.

Approximately 3,200 vehicles are affected in the U.S. – 2,939 Chevrolets manufactured from September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014 and 257 GMCs manufactured from May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014. All of these vehicles will require the replacement of the high-pressure regulator, but despite the fact that GM has found the source of the problem, the parts to perform the repair. As such, there is no time frame as to when the recall can be performed, and it is urging customers who suspect a leak to not start the engine or drive the vehicle and have it “immediately” towed to a dealership to have it inspected.

In the meantime, affected customers wanting more information should contact the Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or the GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. The NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline can also provide information by calling 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visiting the www.safercar.gov website.
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