NHTSA Recall 14V383000: Equipment
Special Fleet Service, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Special Fleet Ford F-350.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V383000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | June 27, 2014 |
| Owner notification | June 26, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
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
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V383000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Special Fleet Ford F-350 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Special Fleet Ford F-450 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Special Fleet Ford F-550 | 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.