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Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies---Round 3--2 more recall
Posted by: Chris Bloom, CJBFireConsultant (IP Logged)
Date: August 11, 2014 10:53AM
Here we go again....round 3
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Report Receipt Date: JUN 27, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V378000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7
SUMMARY:
Jomac, Ltd. (Jomac) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Jomac 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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
REMEDY:
Jomac will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2014. Owners may contact Jomac customer service at 1-800-755-4488.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov
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Report Receipt Date: JUN 27, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V383000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3
Manufacturer: Special Fleet Service, Inc.
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
REMEDY:
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.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Report Receipt Date: JUN 27, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V378000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7
SUMMARY:
Jomac, Ltd. (Jomac) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Jomac 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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
REMEDY:
Jomac will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2014. Owners may contact Jomac customer service at 1-800-755-4488.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov
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Report Receipt Date: JUN 27, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V383000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3
Manufacturer: Special Fleet Service, Inc.
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
REMEDY:
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.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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