NHTSA Recall # | 105711 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V496000 |
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Manufacturer | Versalift East, LLC |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-450 SUPER DUTY |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | EQUIPMENT |
Date of notification | 14/09/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 11/08/14 |
Report created | 11/08/14 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 88 |
Defect summary | Versalift east, llc (versalift) is recalling certain aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 ford, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty 6. 8l gas engine chassis, modified by versalift and equipped with certain muncie power products fr67 pto assemblies. 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 | Versalift 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 on september 14, 2014. Owners may contact versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400. |
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). |