6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2014-02-26
Description
Monroe truck equipment (monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 chevrolet c7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 chevrolet tahoe vehicles, and 2009 ford f-350, and f-450 vehicles, equipped with sure power-brand battery equalizers or dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Monroe will notify owners, and sure power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on march 24, 2014. Owners may contact monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2014-06-16
Description
Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 ford f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty vehicles modified by stahl 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.
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.
Corrective Action
Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or muncie at 1-800-367-7867.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2014-06-16
Description
Iowa mold tooling co., inc. Will notify owners and dealers to inspect the muncie pto pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the pto switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-july 2014. Owners may contact iowa mold tooling co., inc. At 1-800-247-5958.
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.
Corrective Action
Iowa mold tooling co., inc. 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 july 28, 2014. Owners may contact iowa mold tooling co., inc. At 1-800-247-5958.
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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2014-06-24
Description
Palfleet truck equipment company, llc (palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty vehicles modified by palfleet 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.
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.
Corrective Action
Palfleet 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 july 29, 2014. Owners may contact palfleet customer service at 1- 502-376-2458.
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.
DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Posted on: 2014-06-30
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.
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2014-06-30
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.
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.