Recall 14V494000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2009-2013 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY
RECALL This recall affects up to 49 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V494000 |
| Manufacturer | Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 49 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2009 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY, 2009 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY, 2009 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY, 2010 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY, 2010 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY, 2010 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY, 2011 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY, 2011 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY, 2011 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY, 2012 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY, 2012 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY, 2012 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY, 2013 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY, 2013 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY, 2013 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY
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Defect Description
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperDuty chassis modified by Vanair and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies used with model 60-85 UDSM, 125-185 USDM, and Genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Safety 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.
Remedy
Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.
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