NHTSA Recall # | 105099 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V498000 |
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Manufacturer | PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co. |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | EQUIPMENT |
Date of notification | 12/11/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/07/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 13/08/14 |
Report created | 13/08/14 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 3 |
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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |