The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V307000·Announced 2014-06-04

Tactical Recalls Modified Ford F-350 and F-550 Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Tactical Vehicle Outfitters is recalling modified 2010-2014 Ford F-350 and F-550 trucks because oil leaks from the PTO pressure switch may ignite the exhaust thermal blanket.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire caused by oil leaking onto a heated exhaust component, which meets the rubric criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Tactical Vehicle Outfitters is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ford F-350 and F-550 vehicles that were modified by Tactical and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. The recall involves 19 affected vehicles.

In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust. The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket, which, when combined with heat from the exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Tactical will notify owners, and dealers will install a new PTO pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Tactical customer service at 1-405-603-6700 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-350 SD, F-550 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Tactical Vehicle Outfitters
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
19

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 (2)

  • F-350 SD
  • F-550 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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