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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V283📅 Jun 27, 2008

2008 Ford F-350 Cutaway & 2008 Ford F-450 Cutaway + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V283000
Manufacturer
WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES
Vehicles affected
215
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Owner phone
1-800-932-7077
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 12, 2008
Built
May 15, 2007 – Apr 25, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V283 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V283?

2008 Ford F-350 Cutaway & 2008 Ford F-450 Cutaway + 1 more. 215 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-932-7077.