NHTSA Recall 14V494000: Equipment
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 49 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford F-350 Super Duty.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V494000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | August 8, 2014 |
| Owner notification | November 4, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperDuty chassis modified by Vanair and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies used with model 60-85 UDSM, 125-185 USDM, and Genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. 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
Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.
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 14V494000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Ford F-550 Super Duty | 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.