2008 FORD F-450 CUTAWAY Recall

Campaign:: 08V283000 on 06/26/2008
Component:: Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:: 05/14/2007 - 04/24/2008
Affected:: 215
Defect:: Wheeled coach is recalling 215 my 2008 f-350, f-450, and f-550 rescue vehicles built on ford chassis and equipped with 6.4l diesel engines. it has been determined that the connection of the master switch yellow 16ga wire to the oem pto enable circuit disrupts the regeneration mode when the master switch is in the "on" position. the regeneration mode failure will eventually cause the 6.4l diesel engine to reduce power and enter in to a limp home mode.
Consequence:: The regeneration mode failure will cause the 6.4l diesel engine to reduce power increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Wheeled coach will mail out relay kits along with installation instructions. customers can also take their vehicle to a service center to have the relay installed if they so desire. the recall began on june 12, 2008. owners may contact wheeled coach at 1-800-932-7077.
Notes:: Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.