NHTSA Recall 15V052000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V052000; Date: Jan. 30, 2015
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:
2011 Ford F-550
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
All wheel drive equipment mfg. , inc. (all wheel) is recalling one model year 2011 Ford f-550 truck with a 6. 8l gasoline engine manufactured may 14, 2010, to may 28, 2010. The affected vehicle is equipped with a pto assembly pressure switch, part number fr67, used with power take off (pto) assemblies for Ford f-550 chassis. The pto switch may leak oil onto the thermal blanket.
How to Fix:
All wheel has notified the owner and will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact all wheel customer service at 1-800-311-4778.
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: Apr 1, 2015
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