NHTSA Campaign 13V380000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Issued by Manning Equipment Inc. LLC · Reported Aug 23, 2013 · 37 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 gasoline engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles manufactured October 2011 through June 2012. The tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing heat to build up in rear curbside storage compartment.

Consequence

Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.

Remedy

Manning Equipment has notified owners, and dealers will install tailpipe extensions free of charge. The recall has already begun. Owners may contact Manning Equipment at 1-502-426-5210.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD F-350 2012 37
FORD F-450 2012 37
FORD F-550 2012 37

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V380000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.