2008 Ford F-550 SD Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2008 Ford F-550 SD. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 09V456000Nov 19, 2009269 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
  Covers: Ford F-550 SD 2008, E-450 2007–2008, Chevrolet C5500 2007–2008 +16 more

  Reported issue: Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.

  Possible consequence: This defect could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on january 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.

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• 08V096000Feb 28, 200887,515 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Ford F-550 SD 2008, F-250 2008, F-350 2008 +1 more

  Reported issue: Ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

  Remedy: Dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. The recall began on march 28, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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• 07V139000Mar 26, 200733,169 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
  Covers: Ford F-550 SD 2008, F-250 2008, F-350 2008 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust.

  Possible consequence: Lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The recall began on april 3, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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• 07V140000Mar 26, 20071,022 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
  Covers: Ford F-550 SD 2008, F-250 2008, F-350 2008 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt.

  Possible consequence: Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. If this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. The recall began on april 3, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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