2009-2013 Ford F-350, Ford F-450 and others recall: equipment
Pj's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co. reported this safety recall on August 13, 2014. It covers about 3 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3
- reported
- Aug 13, 2014
- owners notified
- Nov 12, 2014
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 14V498000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 14V498000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2013 Ford F-350, Ford F-450 and others equipment?
Yes. Recall 14V498000, reported on August 13, 2014, covers about 3 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V498000?
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.
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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