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