Ford Recall 14V-498: Equipment

The problem

PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's 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.

The risk

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.

The fix

PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign	14V-498 (14V498000)
Manufacturer	PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co.
Component	Equipment
Report date	August 13, 2014
Owners notified	November 12, 2014
Vehicles affected	3
Initiated by	NHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Plus 5 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 14V-498 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.