The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V382000·Announced 2014-06-10

Ford Super Duty Chassis Recalled for PTO Oil Leak Fire Risk

Somerset Welding & Steel is recalling 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with specific PTO assemblies due to a fire risk from oil leaks.

What this means for you

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 fire, which is a risk-of-harm product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment, is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis. These vehicles are equipped with 6.8L gasoline engines and were modified by J&J to include certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies.

The defect involves oil leaking from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket that covers the exhaust system. When the leaking oil soaks into the thermal blanket and is exposed to heat from the exhaust, it may result in an increased risk of fire.

Somerset 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 in August 2014. Owners may contact Somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-350 SD, F-550 SD, F-450 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
SOMERSET WELDING & STEEL, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
4

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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