The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13V380000·Announced 2013-08-23

Manning Equipment Recalls 2012 Ford F-Series Trucks for Exhaust Fire Risk

Manning Equipment is recalling 37 model year 2012 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks because the tailpipe design allows heat to build up in the rear storage compartment, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Manning Equipment Inc. LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 gasoline-engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between October 2011 and June 2012. The recall affects 37 units in total.

The defect involves the exhaust system tailpipe, which does not extend beyond the edge of the vehicle body. This design allows heat to build up in the rear curbside storage compartment. The excessive heat buildup could result in a fire.

Manning Equipment has notified owners, and dealers will install tailpipe extensions free of charge. The recall has already begun. Owners may contact Manning Equipment at 1-502-426-5210 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-350, F-450, F-550
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Manning Equipment Inc. LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
37

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • F-350
  • F-450
  • F-550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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