Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company | NHTSA Recall #14V479000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V479000 by Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company. Affecting model year 2012-2013 ford f-550 super duty vehicles modified by kaffenbarger and equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies Includes 3 affected units, PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2012-2013 ford f-550 super duty vehicles modified by kaffenbarger and equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies

Defect Summary

Kaffenbarger truck equipment company (kaffenbarger) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ford f-550 super duty vehicles modified by kaffenbarger and 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

Kaffenbarger will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old pto assembly with a new pressure switch kit, free of charge. the recall began during september 2014. owners may contact kaffenbarger customer service at 1-877-465-5832.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V479000
Manufacturer: Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
Report Received Date: 2014-08-05T00:00:00
Subject: Pto pressure switch oil leak may result in fire
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 3

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kaffenbarger truck equipment company (kaffenbarger) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ford f-550 super duty vehicles modified by kaffenbarger and 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: Kaffenbarger will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old pto assembly with a new pressure switch kit, free of charge. the recall began during september 2014. owners may contact kaffenbarger customer service at 1-877-465-5832.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 14V479000
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