The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V360000·Announced 2014-06-23

Palfleet Recalls 2009-2013 Ford Super Duty Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Palfleet is recalling 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks modified with specific PTO assemblies because oil leaks may cause a fire.

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 risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. These vehicles were modified by Palfleet and are 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. 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.

Palfleet will notify 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 July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1-502-376-2458 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-350 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC
Category
Vehicle — 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-450 SD
  • F-550 SD
  • F-350 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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