Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V494000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V494000 by Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.. Affecting model year 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 superduty chassis modified by vanair and equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies used with model 60-85 udsm, 125-185 usdm, and genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems Includes 49 affected units, PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 superduty chassis modified by vanair and equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies used with model 60-85 udsm, 125-185 usdm, and genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems
Defect Summary
Vanair manufacturing, inc. (vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 superduty chassis modified by vanair and equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies used with model 60-85 udsm, 125-185 usdm, and genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. in the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Corrective Action
Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in november 2014. owners may contact vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.