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NHTSARecalled Jul 8, 2014 · #14V411000

PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire

Hazard

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Description

J.C. Madigan, Inc. (J.C. Madigan) is recalling one model year 2011 Ford F-550, and one model year 2013 Ford F-450 chassis with a 6.8L gasoline engine dump trucks equipped with certain PTO Assembly Pressure Switches, part number 30T37594, manufactured June 2009 through June 2013, used in power take off (PTO) assemblies. The switch may begin leaking oil. 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.

Product details

Product
PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
J.C. Madigan, Inc.
Model numbers
2011 Ford, 2013 Ford
UPCs

What you should do

J.C. Madigan 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 in September 2014. Owners may contact J.C. Madigan customer service at 1-978-847-2900.

View the official CPSC notice