The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V327000·Announced 2014-06-12

Stahl Recalls Modified Ford Super Duty Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Stahl is recalling modified 2009-2014 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks because oil leaks from a PTO pressure switch may ignite the exhaust thermal blanket.

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, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles that were modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. The recall affects 10 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.

Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-350 SD, F-550 SD, F-450 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Stahl
Category
Vehicle — Modified Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
10

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 SD
  • F-550 SD
  • F-450 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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