NHTSA Recall 14V498000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V498000; Date: Aug. 13, 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; 2010 Ford F-350; 2011 Ford F-350; 2012 Ford F-350; 2013 Ford F-350; 2009 Ford F-450; 2010 Ford F-450; 2011 Ford F-450; 2012 Ford F-450; 2013 Ford F-450; 2009 Ford F-550; 2010 Ford F-550; 2011 Ford F-550; 2012 Ford F-550; 2013 Ford F-550
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Pj's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co.
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Pj's truck bodies & equipment CO. , (pj's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis modified by pj's and 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:
Pj's has notified 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 on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact pj's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
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 12, 2014
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