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2011-2012 Super Duty F-550 recall: equipment

All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc. reported this safety recall on August 8, 2014. It covers about 3 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3
reported
Aug 8, 2014
owners notified
Jun 10, 2014

Equipment

What is wrong
All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc. (All Wheel) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis with a 6.8L gasoline engine, modified by All Wheel 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
All Wheel has notified the affected owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners were notified on June 10, 2014 by certified mail. Owners may contact All Wheel customer service at 1‑800‑311‑4778.

Recall number 14V491000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V491000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Super Duty F-550 equipment?

Yes. Recall 14V491000, reported on August 8, 2014, covers about 3 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V491000?

All Wheel has notified the affected owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners were notified on June 10, 2014 by certified mail. Owners may contact All Wheel customer service at 1‑800‑311‑4778.

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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