Recall 08V283000: 2008 Ford F-450 and 2 other models

Report received

Jun 27, 2008

Manufacturer

Wheeled coach industries

Potentially affected

215vehicles

Model years

2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Wheeled coach is recalling 215 my 2008 f-350, f-450, and f-550 rescue vehicles built on ford chassis and equipped with 6.4l diesel engines. It has been determined that the connection of the master switch yellow 16ga wire to the oem pto enable circuit disrupts the regeneration mode when the master switch is in the "on" position. The regeneration mode failure will eventually cause the 6.4l diesel engine to reduce power and enter in to a limp home mode.

Possible consequence

The regeneration mode failure will cause the 6.4l diesel engine to reduce power increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Wheeled coach will mail out relay kits along with installation instructions. Customers can also take their vehicle to a service center to have the relay installed if they so desire. The recall began on june 12, 2008. Owners may contact wheeled coach at 1-800-932-7077.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Ford F-350131 complaints
• 2008 Ford F-4500 complaints
• 2008 Ford F-5500 complaints