Vicinity Motor Corporation: 2022 Vi35 Transit Buses Recalled for CNG Tank Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: February 8, 2024

Summary

Vicinity Motor Corporation is recalling approximately 14 units of its 2022 Vi35 transit buses because the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tanks may not have enough clearance from their mounting structures. This lack of space can cause the tanks to rub against the mounting frames or safety cables, leading to tank damage and potential gas leaks. Owners will receive free inspections and repairs, which may include adjusting the mounting structure, securing cables, installing protective material, or replacing the tanks entirely.

Risk

If the CNG tanks contact the mounting structure or safety cables, the resulting physical damage can cause natural gas to leak from the tanks. Leaking natural gas in the presence of an ignition source significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

Check your vehicle records or identification plate to confirm if your vehicle is a 2022 Vicinity Vi35 transit bus.
If you own an affected bus, contact a Vicinity Motor Corporation dealer to schedule an interim inspection and adjustment of the CNG tank mounting structure.
If a dealer determines that your vehicle's mounting structure cannot be adjusted, stop driving the vehicle immediately and do not operate it until the supporting member has been replaced.
Once final parts and procedures are available, return your vehicle to the dealer to have safety cables secured, protective material installed, and the mounting structure or CNG tanks replaced if necessary, free of charge.
For further information or to check the status of your vehicle, contact Vicinity Motor Corporation customer service at 1-604-607-4000 and mention recall number CA-000-051.
Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional recall information.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Interim inspection and mounting adjustment

How to: Dealers will inspect and adjust the mounting structure; if it cannot be adjusted, the vehicle must not be driven until the supporting member is replaced.

Affected Products

Product: 2022 Vicinity Vi35 Transit Bus

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V092000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Vicinity Motor Corporation

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 14 vehicles(71% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: March 18, 2024

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: CA-000-051

Agency Last Updated: October 16, 2025

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your vehicle records or identification plate to confirm if your vehicle is a 2022 Vicinity Vi35 transit bus.

If you own an affected bus, contact a Vicinity Motor Corporation dealer to schedule an interim inspection and adjustment of the CNG tank mounting structure.

If a dealer determines that your vehicle's mounting structure cannot be adjusted, stop driving the vehicle immediately and do not operate it until the supporting member has been replaced.

Once final parts and procedures are available, return your vehicle to the dealer to have safety cables secured, protective material installed, and the mounting structure or CNG tanks replaced if necessary, free of charge.

For further information or to check the status of your vehicle, contact Vicinity Motor Corporation customer service at 1-604-607-4000 and mention recall number CA-000-051.

Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional recall information.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V092000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Vicinity Motor Corporation

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 14 vehicles(71% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: March 18, 2024

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: CA-000-051

Agency Last Updated: October 16, 2025