NHTSA Recall 14V382000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V382000; Date: Jun. 10, 2014
The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Ford F-350 Sd; 2010 Ford F-350 Sd; 2011 Ford F-350 Sd; 2012 Ford F-350 Sd; 2013 Ford F-350 Sd; 2009 Ford F-450 Sd; 2010 Ford F-450 Sd; 2011 Ford F-450 Sd; 2012 Ford F-450 Sd; 2013 Ford F-450 Sd; 2009 Ford F-550 Sd; 2010 Ford F-550 Sd; 2011 Ford F-550 Sd; 2012 Ford F-550 Sd; 2013 Ford F-550 Sd
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
Manufactured by: Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
Somerset welding & steel, doing business as j&j truck equipment (j&j), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis with 6. 8l gasoline engines modified by j&j to be equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
How to Fix:
Somerset will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began August 2014. Owner's may contact somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 4, 2014
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