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NHTSA Recall 13V380000: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

Manning Equipment Inc. LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 37 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford F-350.

37
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2013
owners notified (July 24)
NHTSA campaign13V380000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Report receivedAugust 23, 2013
Owner notificationJuly 24, 2013
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 gasoline engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles manufactured October 2011 through June 2012. The tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing heat to build up in rear curbside storage compartment.

Safety risk

Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.

Remedy

Manning Equipment has notified owners, and dealers will install tailpipe extensions free of charge. The recall has already begun. Owners may contact Manning Equipment at 1-502-426-5210.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 13V380000

Make and modelModel years
Ford F-3502012
Ford F-4502012
Ford F-5502012

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.