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2009-2013 Ford F-350 SD, Ford F-450 SD and others recall: equipment

Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC reported this safety recall on June 23, 2014. It covers about 10 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10
reported
Jun 23, 2014
owners notified
Jul 29, 2014

Equipment

What is wrong
Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet 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.
Risk
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
Palfleet 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 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1- 502‑376‑2458.

Recall number 14V360000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V360000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2013 Ford F-350 SD, Ford F-450 SD and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 14V360000, reported on June 23, 2014, covers about 10 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V360000?

Palfleet 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 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1- 502‑376‑2458.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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