2011 Ford F-550 recall: engine

All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc. reported this safety recall on January 30, 2015. It covers about 1 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1
reported: Jan 30, 2015
owners notified: Apr 1, 2015
related complaints: 7

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong: All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc. (All Wheel) is recalling one model year 2011 Ford F-550 truck with a 6.8L gasoline engine manufactured May 14, 2010, to May 28, 2010. The affected vehicle is equipped with a PTO Assembly Pressure Switch, part number FR67, used with power take off (PTO) assemblies for Ford F-550 chassis. The PTO switch may leak oil onto the thermal blanket.
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 owner and will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact All Wheel customer service at 1‑800‑311‑4778.

Recall number 15V052000

Affected vehicles

Ford F-550 2011 2011

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about engine problems.

2011 Ford F-550

Questions about recall 15V052000

Is there a recall on the 2011 Ford F-550 engine?

Yes. Recall 15V052000, reported on January 30, 2015, covers about 1 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V052000?

All Wheel has notified the owner and will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. 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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