NHTSA Recall # | 104332 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V379000 |
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Manufacturer | Utility Truck Equipment Company, LLC |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-450 SD |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
Date of notification | 20/06/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 18/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 18/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 10/06/14 |
Report created | 27/06/14 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 16 |
Defect summary | Utility truck equipment company, llc (utility truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 utli41a, 2011 utln41, and 2012 utln46 aerial trucks manufactured december 2010 to september 2013 equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies installed on 2010-2013 ford f-350, f-450 and f-550 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | Utility truck will notify 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 in june 2014. Owners may contact utility truck customer service at 1-254-857-8813. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |