Fuel tank venting compressed natural gas
Defect Summary
The vehicle production group (vpg) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 mv-1 vehicles, equipped with a compressed natural gas (cng) engine. The pressure relief plug for the cng storage tank may be incorrectly assembled.
Safety Consequence
If the plug is incorrectly assembled, it may inadvertently discharge the cng. A cng leak in the presence of an ignition source may ignite and result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
The vehicle production group will notify owners, and dealers will install a secondary pressure relief device on each vehicle to prevent leaking, free of charge. The safety recall began on november 13, 2012. Owners may contact the vehicle production group at 1-877-681-3678.
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FAQ: Recall 12V468000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V468000?
NHTSA recall 12V468000 was issued by Vehicle Production Group Llc on September 25, 2012. It addresses: Fuel tank venting compressed natural gas. The recall affects approximately 435 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Vehicle Production Group Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V468000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.