NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Ford F-450
The 2013 Ford F-450 has 1 NHTSA recall and 6 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ford dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2013 Ford F-450. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #14V498000Reported August 13, 2014 · PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co.
Defect description
PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's 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.
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.
Free manufacturer remedy
PJ's has notified 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 August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
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.