Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V382000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V382000 by Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc.. Affecting model year 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis with 6 Includes 4 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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model year 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis with 6

Defect Summary

Somerset welding & steel, doing business as j&j truck equipment (j&j), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis with 6.8l gasoline engines modified by j&j to be equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies. in the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Corrective Action

Somerset 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 august 2014. owner's may contact somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V382000

Manufacturer: Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc.

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: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Somerset welding & steel, doing business as j&j truck equipment (j&j), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis with 6.8l gasoline engines modified by j&j to be equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies. 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: Somerset 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 august 2014. owner's may contact somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 14V382000

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