NHTSA Recall 14V496000: Equipment
Versalift East, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 88 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford F-350 Super Duty.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V496000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | August 11, 2014 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Versalift East, LLC (Versalift) is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 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
Versalift 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 on September 14, 2014. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400.
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 14V496000
| 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.