Back to search
NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V494000

2010 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2010 Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2011 Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2012 Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2009 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2012 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2009 Ford F-550 Super Duty — Equipment

Published August 11, 2014 · Recall initiated: August 8, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V494000, published August 11, 2014 and initiated August 8, 2014. Recalling firm: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.; 2010 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2010 Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2011 Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2012 Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2009 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2012 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2009 Ford F-550 Super Duty — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Get an email if FORD has another recall

Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.

Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
F-450 SUPER DUTY
Manufacturer
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.
Lot
2010 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY | 2010 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY | 2011 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY | 2012 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY | 2010 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY | 2009 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY | 2013 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY | 2013 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY | 2012 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY | 2011 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY | 2012 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY | 2013 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY | 2009 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY | 2011 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY | 2009 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY
Risk classification
V
Country
US

Related recalls

Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2010 Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2011 Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2012 Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2009 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2012 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2009 Ford F-550 Super Duty — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V494000 on August 11, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: F-450 SUPER DUTY.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)