Utility Truck Equipment Company, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V379000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V379000 by Utility Truck Equipment Company, Llc. Affecting model year 2010-2013 utli41a, 2011 utln41, and 2012 utln46 aerial trucks manufactured december 2010 to september 2013 equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies installed on 2010-2013 ford f-350, f-450 and f-550 vehicles Includes 16 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

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2013 utli41a, 2011 utln41, and 2012 utln46 aerial trucks manufactured december 2010 to september 2013 equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies installed on 2010-2013 ford f-350, f-450 and f-550 vehicles

Defect Summary

Utility truck equipment company, llc (utility truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 utli41a, 2011 utln41, and 2012 utln46 aerial trucks manufactured december 2010 to september 2013 equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies installed on 2010-2013 ford f-350, f-450 and f-550 vehicles. in the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Corrective Action

Utility truck 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 in june 2014. owners may contact utility truck customer service at 1-254-857-8813.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V379000
Manufacturer: Utility Truck Equipment Company, Llc
Report Received Date: 2014-06-10T00:00:00
Subject: Pto pressure switch oil leak may result in fire
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 16

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Utility truck equipment company, llc (utility truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 utli41a, 2011 utln41, and 2012 utln46 aerial trucks manufactured december 2010 to september 2013 equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies installed on 2010-2013 ford f-350, f-450 and f-550 vehicles. 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: Utility truck 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 in june 2014. owners may contact utility truck customer service at 1-254-857-8813.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 0

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