NHTSA Recall 14V494000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V494000; Date: Aug. 8, 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 Super Duty; 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty; 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty; 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty; 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty; 2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty; 2010 Ford F-450 Super Duty; 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty; 2012 Ford F-450 Super Duty; 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty; 2009 Ford F-550 Super Duty; 2010 Ford F-550 Super Duty; 2011 Ford F-550 Super Duty; 2012 Ford F-550 Super Duty; 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.
Affected Units:: 49
Recall Summary:
Vanair manufacturing, inc. (vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 superduty chassis modified by vanair and equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies used with model 60-85 udsm, 125-185 usdm, and genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
How to Fix:
Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.
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: Nov 4, 2014
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