Recall Register

2017 Vicinity VI33: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 24V385000. NHTSA received the report on . 28 units. Fuel System, Other

Remedy of campaign 24V385000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Vicinity VI33. The newest campaign is 24V385000. NHTSA received the report on 30 May 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Other. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

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Recall campaigns

2 campaigns, newest first. 42 units in total.

  1. 24V385000Received . 28 units.

    Fuel System, OtherDo-not-drive advisory

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A compressed natural gas leak can result in a fire or explosion, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Vicinity Motor Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number CA-000-054.

  2. 24V059000Received . 14 units.

    Fuel System, Other / Storage

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Vicinity Motor Corporation (Vicinity) is recalling certain 2017 Vi33 transit buses. Inadequate clearance may allow the CNG tanks to contact the supporting mounting structure and/or safety cables, damaging the tanks.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A damaged tank can leak natural gas, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and adjust the mounting structure. If the vehicle's mounting structure cannot be adjusted, owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the supporting member is replaced. When the final repair is available, dealers will inspect and secure the safety cables, install protective material on the tank, and replace the mounting structure and CNG tanks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2024. Owners may contact Vicinity customer service at 1-604-607-4000. Vicinity's number for this recall is CA-000-051.

    Report filed by Vicinity Motor Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number CA-000-051. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Other model years

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2017 Vicinity VI33: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/vicinity/vi33/2017/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Vicinity Motor Corporation

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2017 Vicinity VI33?
42 units in 2 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Vicinity VI33 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the Vicinity VI33, model year 2017. 2 of them name the 2017 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2017 Vicinity VI33 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.