Ford F-450 (2009) – 14V498000

Defect Description For Recall

Pj’S Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (Pj’S) Is Recalling Certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, And F-550 Super Duty Chassis Modified By Pj’S And 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.

Make Of Vehicle

FORD

Model Of Vehicle

F-450

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

14V498000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

The Leaking Oil May Soak Into The Thermal Blanket Covering The Exhaust, Which When Combined With Heat From Exhaust, May Result In An Increased Risk Of Fire.

Fix Defect

Pj’S Has Notified 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 August 28, 2014. Owners May Contact Pj’S Customer Service At 1-866-475-8782.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Pj’S Truck Bodies & Equipment Co.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

3

Date Owners Notified

20141112

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Pj’S Truck Bodies & Equipment Co.

Date Report Received

20140813

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard