Defect Description For Recall
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company (Kaffenbarger) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty Vehicles Modified By Kaffenbarger 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
SUPER DUTY
Model Of Vehicle
F-550
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
14V479000
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
Kaffenbarger Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Old Pto Assembly With A New Pressure Switch Kit, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began During September 2014. Owners May Contact Kaffenbarger Customer Service At 1-877-465-5832.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3
Date Owners Notified
20140912
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
Date Report Received
20140805