NHTSA Recall # | 98622 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V380000 |
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Manufacturer | Manning Equipment Inc. LLC |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-450 |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
Date of notification | 24/07/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 23/08/13 |
Report created | 27/08/13 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 37 |
Defect summary | Manning equipment inc. Llc (manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 ford f-350, f-450 and f-550 gasoline engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles manufactured october 2011 through june 2012. The tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing heat to build up in rear curbside storage compartment. |
Consequence summary | Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire. |
Corrective action | Manning equipment has notified owners, and dealers will install tailpipe extensions free of charge. The recall has already begun. Owners may contact manning equipment at 1-502-426-5210. |
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). |