Special Fleet Ford F-450 (2009) – 14V383000

Defect Description For Recall

Special Fleet Service, Inc. (Special Fleet) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, And F-550 Super Duty Vehicles Modified By Special Fleet 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

SPECIAL FLEET

Model Of Vehicle

FORD F-450

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

14V383000

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

Special Fleet Has Notified Owners And Provided A New Pressure Switch Kit That Moves The Switch Away From The Exhaust System, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 26, 2014. Owners May Contact Special Fleet Customer Service At 1-800-395-2152.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Special Fleet Service, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

3

Date Owners Notified

20140626

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Special Fleet Service, Inc.

Date Report Received

20140627

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard