Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V380000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Manning Equipment Inc. LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-08-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V380000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
Manning Equipment Inc. LLC
Vehicles affected
37
Reported to NHTSA
2013-08-23
Owners notified
2013-07-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford F-3502012
Ford F-4502012
Ford F-5502012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.