NHTSA Recall 14V382000: Equipment and gasoline (engine and engine cooling)
SOMERSET WELDING & STEEL, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford F-350 SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V382000 |
|---|---|
| Components | EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE |
| Report received | June 10, 2014 |
| Owner notification | August 4, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be 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.
Safety risk
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
Somerset will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began August 2014. Owner's may contact Somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.
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 14V382000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-350 SD | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
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.