Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2009 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2009 | FORD | F-550 SD |
| 2010 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2010 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2010 | FORD | F-550 SD |
| 2011 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2011 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2011 | FORD | F-550 SD |
| 2012 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2012 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2012 | FORD | F-550 SD |
| 2013 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2013 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2013 | FORD | F-550 SD |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.