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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V491000

2011 Super Duty F-550 | 2012 Super Duty F-550 — Equipment

Published August 8, 2014 · Recall initiated: August 8, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V491000, published August 8, 2014. Recalling firm: All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc.; 2011 Super Duty F-550 | 2012 Super Duty F-550 — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SUPER DUTY
Model
F-550
Manufacturer
All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc.
Lot
2011 SUPER DUTY F-550 | 2012 SUPER DUTY F-550
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Super Duty F-550 | 2012 Super Duty F-550 — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V491000 on August 8, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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)