2012 Ford F450 Sd recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 7 2012 Ford F450 Sd recalls, newest first
Mar 25, 2015Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011 to 2015 Ford F350, F450, and F550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.
NHTSA campaign 15V175000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 23, 2014EquipmentPalfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009 to 2013 Ford F350, F450, and F550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet 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.
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.
Fix: Palfleet will notify 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 July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1 502 376 2458.
NHTSA campaign 14V360000 · Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC
Jun 13, 2014EquipmentManning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 to 2013 Ford F350 Super Duty, F450 Super Duty, and F550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Manning 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.
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.
Fix: Manning will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. This action is the same as the service campaign action. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Manning at 1 800 876 8768.
NHTSA campaign 14V326000 · Manning Equipment Inc. LLC
Jun 13, 2014EquipmentIowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1 800 247 5958.
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.
Fix: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify 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 July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1 800 247 5958.
NHTSA campaign 14V328000 · Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.
Jun 12, 2014EquipmentStahl is recalling certain model year 2009 to 2014 Ford F350 Super Duty, F450 Super Duty, and F550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl 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.
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.
Fix: Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1 800 277 8245, or Muncie at 1 800 367 7867.
NHTSA campaign 14V327000 · Stahl
Jun 10, 2014EquipmentUtility Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Utility Truck) is recalling certain model year 2010 to 2013 UTLI41A, 2011 UTLN41, and 2012 UTLN46 aerial trucks manufactured December 2010 to September 2013 equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies installed on 2010 to 2013 Ford F350, F450 and F550 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
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.
Fix: Utility Truck will notify 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 in June 2014. Owners may contact Utility Truck customer service at 1 254 857 8813.
NHTSA campaign 14V379000 · Utility Truck Equipment Company, LLC
Jun 10, 2014EquipmentSomerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009 to 2013 Ford F350, F450, and F550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be 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.
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.
Fix: Somerset will notify 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 August 2014. Owner's may contact Somerset customer service at 1 800 777 2671.
NHTSA campaign 14V382000 · SOMERSET WELDING & STEEL, INC.
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FAQ
Does the 2012 Ford F450 Sd have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford F450 Sd. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2012 Ford F450 Sd has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.