2013 SPECIAL FLEET FORD F-450 Recall

Campaign:

14V383000 on 06/30/2014

Component:

Equipment

Affected:

3

Defect:

Special fleet service, inc. (special fleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty vehicles modified by special fleet 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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

Special fleet has notified owners and provided a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. the recall began on june 26, 2014. owners may contact special fleet customer service at 1-800-395-2152.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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