Muncie Power Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14E016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14E016000 by Muncie Power Products, Inc.. Affecting pto assembly pressure switches, part number 30t37594, manufactured june 2009 through june 2013, used in power take off (pto) assemblies Includes 5,744 affected units, PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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pto assembly pressure switches, part number 30t37594, manufactured june 2009 through june 2013, used in power take off (pto) assemblies

Defect Summary

Muncie power products, inc. (muncie) is recalling certain pto assembly pressure switches, part number 30t37594, manufactured june 2009 through june 2013, used in power take off (pto) assemblies. the installation of these pressure switches when used with a pto assembly installed on a 2009-2014 ford f350, f450 or f550 super duty chassis with a 6.8l gasoline engine, may result in the switch leaking oil.

Corrective Action

Muncie notified owners under a service campaign in february 2014. dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. This action is the same as the service campaign action. owners may contact muncie at 1-800-367-7867.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14E016000

Manufacturer: Muncie Power Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2014-03-25T00:00:00

Subject: Pto pressure switch oil leak may result in fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 5,744

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Muncie power products, inc. (muncie) is recalling certain pto assembly pressure switches, part number 30t37594, manufactured june 2009 through june 2013, used in power take off (pto) assemblies. the installation of these pressure switches when used with a pto assembly installed on a 2009-2014 ford f350, f450 or f550 super duty chassis with a 6.8l gasoline engine, may result in the switch leaking oil.

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: Muncie notified owners under a service campaign in february 2014. dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. This action is the same as the service campaign action. owners may contact muncie at 1-800-367-7867.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 14E016000

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