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NHTSARecalled Aug 11, 2014 · #14V496000

PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. 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
Versalift East, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice