Defect Description For Recall
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, And F-550 Superduty Chassis Modified By Vanair And Equipped With Certain Muncie Power Products Pto Assemblies Used With Model 60-85 Udsm, 125-185 Usdm, And Genair 125-185 Driven Air Compressor Systems. 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-550 SUPER DUTY
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
14V494000
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
Vanair Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Install A New Pressure Switch Kit That Moves The Switch Away From The Exhaust System, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began In November 2014. Owners May Contact Vanair Customer Service At 1-800-526-8817.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20090901
End Of Manufacture
20131231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
49
Date Owners Notified
20141104
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140808