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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V496000·Announced 2014-08-11

Versalift Recalls Ford Super Duty Trucks with Fire Risk

Versalift is recalling 2009-2013 Ford Super Duty trucks equipped with specific PTO assemblies due to a risk of fire from oil leaking onto the exhaust.

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 structural vehicle defect (PTO assembly) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Versalift East, LLC is recalling certain aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis. These vehicles are equipped with 6.8L gas engines and specific Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO Assemblies.

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

Versalift will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system at no charge. The recall began on September 14, 2014. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY, F-350 SUPER DUTY, F-450 SUPER DUTY
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Versalift East, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck / Aerial Device
Hazard
Affected units
88

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-550 SUPER DUTY
  • F-350 SUPER DUTY
  • F-450 SUPER DUTY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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