Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 13V-380 · Ford vehicles
Manning Equipment Inc. LLC recall 13V-380 covers 37 Ford vehicles for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V380000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- High exhaust temperature causing fireNHTSA