Pj's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co. | NHTSA Recall #14V498000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V498000 by Pj's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co.. Affecting 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis modified by pj's 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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2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis modified by pj's and equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies

Defect Summary

Pj's truck bodies & equipment co., (pj's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis modified by pj's 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

Pj's has notified 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 on august 28, 2014. Owners may contact pj's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V498000
Report Received Date: 2014-08-13T00:00:00
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: Pj's truck bodies & equipment co., (pj's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis modified by pj's 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: Pj's has notified 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 on august 28, 2014. Owners may contact pj's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 14V498000
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Created At: 1742808662
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