All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V491000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V491000 by All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc.. Affecting 2011-2012 ford f-550 super duty chassis with a 6 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

makesAndModels

2011-2012 ford f-550 super duty chassis with a 6

Defect Summary

All wheel drive equipment mfg., inc. (all wheel) is recalling certain 2011-2012 ford f-550 super duty chassis with a 6.8l gasoline engine, modified by all wheel 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

All wheel has notified the affected owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. owners were notified on june 10, 2014 by certified mail. owners may contact all wheel customer service at 1-800-311-4778.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V491000
Manufacturer: All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-08-08T00:00:00
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: All wheel drive equipment mfg., inc. (all wheel) is recalling certain 2011-2012 ford f-550 super duty chassis with a 6.8l gasoline engine, modified by all wheel 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: All wheel has notified the affected owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. owners were notified on june 10, 2014 by certified mail. owners may contact all wheel customer service at 1-800-311-4778.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.67

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NHTSA ID: 14V491000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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