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Vehicle recall 14V479000 · August 5, 2014

2012-2013 Super Duty F-550

In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company (Kaffenbarger) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Kaffenbarger 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.
Remedy
Kaffenbarger will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old PTO assembly with a new pressure switch kit, free of charge. The recall began during September 2014. Owners may contact Kaffenbarger customer service at 1-877-465-5832.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
14V479000
Reported to NHTSA
August 5, 2014
Filed by
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
Owner notification
September 12, 2014
Vehicles potentially affected
3
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Equipment
Recall 14V479000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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