FORD F450 SUPER DUTY 2013: EQUIPMENT
Make : FORD | Model : F450 SUPER DUTY | Year : 2013 |
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V496000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-09-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-08-11 | Date Added to Database: 2014-08-11 |
Manufacturers Involved: Versalift East, LLC | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 88 | ||
Summary:
Versalift East, LLC "Versalift" is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
Versalift 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 September 14, 2014. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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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. |