NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Special Fleet Ford F-550 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2013 Special Fleet Ford F-550 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Special Fleet dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Special Fleet Ford F-550. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #14V383000Reported June 27, 2014 · Special Fleet Service, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3 vehicles
Defect description
Special Fleet Service, Inc. (Special Fleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Special Fleet 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.
Manufacturer remedy
Special Fleet has notified owners and provided a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2014. Owners may contact Special Fleet customer service at 1-800-395-2152.
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.
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