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2012-2013 Super Duty F-550 recall: equipment

Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company reported this safety recall on August 5, 2014. It covers about 3 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3
reported
Aug 5, 2014
owners notified
Sep 12, 2014

Equipment

What is wrong
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company (Kaffenbarger) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Kaffenbarger 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
Kaffenbarger will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old PTO assembly with a new pressure switch kit, free of charge. The recall began during September 2014. Owners may contact Kaffenbarger customer service at 1‑877‑465‑5832.

Recall number 14V479000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V479000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Super Duty F-550 equipment?

Yes. Recall 14V479000, reported on August 5, 2014, covers about 3 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V479000?

Kaffenbarger will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old PTO assembly with a new pressure switch kit, free of charge. The recall began during September 2014. Owners may contact Kaffenbarger customer service at 1‑877‑465‑5832.

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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