FORD F-450 SD 2013: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V328000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-450 SD | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-07-28 | 2014-06-13 | 2014-06-16 |
Production Dates: 2012-06-01 - 2013-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
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.
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. 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 on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
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.
