NHTSA Recall 14V498000: Equipment
PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford F-350.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V498000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | August 13, 2014 |
| Owner notification | November 12, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's 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
PJ's has notified 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 August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
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 14V498000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-350 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Ford F-450 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| 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.