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HighNHTSA·14V491000·Announced 2014-08-08

All Wheel Recalls 2011-2012 Ford F-550 Chassis Due to Fire Risk

All Wheel is recalling 2011-2012 Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines due to a PTO oil leak that poses a fire risk.

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-harm product (fire risk) where no injuries or fatalities have been reported, aligning with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2012 Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis vehicles. These specific vehicles are equipped with a 6.8L gasoline engine, have been modified by All Wheel, and feature certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies.

The recall addresses a defect where oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust system. If the leaking oil soaks into the thermal blanket, the combination of the oil and exhaust heat may result in an increased risk of fire.

Owners were notified by certified mail on June 10, 2014. Dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system free of charge. Owners may contact All Wheel customer service at 1-800-311-4778 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUPER DUTY F-550
Brand
SUPER DUTY
Manufacturer
All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
3

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 (1)

  • F-550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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