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Ford 2009–2013 Equipment recall

Recalled August 11, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14V496000 · Ford

Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
88 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Ford F-350 SUPER DUTY · Ford F-450 SUPER DUTY · Ford F-550 SUPER DUTY
Manufacturer(s)
Versalift East, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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