FORD F-450 2009: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V498000

Make Model Year
FORD F-450 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-11-12 2014-08-13 2014-08-13

Manufacturers Involved: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co.

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.