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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252527-ford-f-450-super-duty-2011-recall-equipment · Recall date August 8, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V494000
“FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY (2011) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 8, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252527-ford-f-450-super-duty-2011-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 14V494000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V494000).
Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14V494000 — Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY (2011) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY (2011) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 14V494000 from Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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