SUPER DUTY 2013 SUPER DUTY F-550 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 SUPER DUTY F-550
Brand
SUPER DUTY
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company is recalling certain 2013 SUPER DUTY F-550 vehicles due to equipment issues. 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.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026