Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1996 FORD ECONOLINETransport Canada Recall #1999162
The official notice
Defect
Certain CNG vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. The natural gas fuel fill valve may leak due to flaking of the nickel plating inside the valve. This will allow natural gas to escape into the atmosphere at a rate that exceeds the limits prescribed in the standard.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Valve will be replaced with one of an alternative design.
169 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 99E03Updated June 10, 2026