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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V479000

2013 Super Duty F-550 | 2012 Super Duty F-550 — Equipment

Published August 5, 2014 · Recall initiated: August 5, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V479000, published August 5, 2014. Recalling firm: Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company; 2013 Super Duty F-550 | 2012 Super Duty F-550 — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SUPER DUTY
Model
F-550
Manufacturer
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
Lot
2013 SUPER DUTY F-550 | 2012 SUPER DUTY F-550
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Super Duty F-550 | 2012 Super Duty F-550 — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V479000 on August 5, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUPER DUTY. Model: F-550.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)