Inadequate Clearance For Electrical Fuse Terminal – 2021-2024 Reading Dump Body Trucks

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SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
TO: All Reading Truck Dealers
Reading Truck Equipment has decided that a safety defect exists in certain dump body trucks built
f rom 2021 th ru 2024. Accord ingly, a recall to address this issue is being init iated effective
3/ 25/ 2024.
Reading Truck Equipment has found that the primary dump body fuse may have been installed
incorrectly and may not provide sufficient clearance to the underside of the vehicle hood. This may
resu lt in electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire, crash and/ or injury.
Owners will be notified by mail about the reca ll and will be instructed to make an appointment to have
their vehicle(s) inspected and the fuse terminal and fuse relocated at a Reading Truck Equipment or
Reading Truck Equipment authorized service location.
There is no cost to owners for th is recall.
Please follow the “Ford Super Duty Under-hood Electrical Component Relocation Instructions” below
and complete a warranty claim for reimbursement of parts and labor.
Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease the trucks as per VIN
listing below, until th is reca ll has been performed on these trucks. Substant ial civil penalties apply to
violations of this law.
VIN Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Vehicle Year
FORD F350 2024
FORD 4X4F550 2022
FORD 4X4F450C 2023
FORD 4X4F450 2023
FORD 4X4F550 2023
FORD 4X4F550 2023
FORD F550 2022
FORD 4X4F450C 2023
FORD 4X4F450C 2023
FORD 4X4F550S 2023
FORD 4X4F450S 2023
FORD 4X4F450S 2023
FORD 4X4F550C 2022
FORD F550 2022
FORD F450 2023
FORD F550 2021
FORD F550 2021
FORD F350 2022
FORD F450CC 2022
FORD 4X4F600 2022
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FORD F350 2022
FORD F350 2023
FORD 4X4F550 2023
FORD 4X4F550 2023
FORD 4X4F550 2023
FORD 4X4F450 2023
FORD F350 2023
FORD F250 2023
FORD F250 2023
FORD F250 2023
FORD F250 2023
FORD F550 2022
FORD 4X4F450 2022
FORD 4X4F550 2022
FORD F450 2021
FORD 4X4F550 2022
FORD 4X4F550C 2022
FORD F250 2022
FORD F550 2022
FORD F350 2022
FORD F550 2022
FORD F450 2022
FORD 4X4F550C 2022
FORD F550 2022
FORD 4X4F550C 2022
FORD F550 2022
FORD 4X4F350C 2022
FORD 4X4F350C 2022
Your assistance with this recall is appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please
contact the Reading Truck Warranty department at 1-800-458-2226 (option 3), or send an e-mail to
[email protected]
Sincerely,
Brian Verbonitz
Warranty Manager
Reading Truck
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Ford Super Duty Under-hood Electrical Component Relocation Instructions
Purpose:
• Relocate electrical components installed in low clearance zones, as identified by Ford Service
Bulletin Q-277.
General Information:
• Please reference Ford Service Bulletin Q-277 located at: https://fordbbas.com/bulletins
• Configuration 1 – RTE-09542 Relocation bracket required.
o Ford Super Duty gas engine, single or dual battery.
o Ford Super Duty diesel engine, with components located in the low clearance zone,
passenger side.
• Configuration 2 – CTE-5511 Relocation bracket required.
o Ford Super Duty diesel engine, with components located in the low clearance zone,
driver side.
Repair Procedure:
Tools:
• General socket set and wrenches.
• Drill and drill bits.
• Wire strippers/cutters.
• Wire crimpers.
Supplies:
• RTE-09542 or CTE-5511 mounting bracket, as required.
• Electrical tape, convoluted loom, wire ends, and wire as necessary.
• For Configuration 2 only:
o (2) ¼-20 X 1” hex head bolts
o (2) ¼” flat washers
o (2) ¼-20 nuts
1. Park vehicle on a level surface and turn off engine.
2. Disconnect batteries.
3. Identify components in low clearance zones, per Ford Bulletin Q-277. For chassis identified in
Configuration 1, continue to step 4. For chassis identified in Configuration 2, skip to step 5.
4. For Configuration 1 relocation:
a. Disconnect any wires and remove mounting hardware from the original electrical
component installation.
b. Install supplied mounting bracket, part number RTE-09542, on the battery hold down
post, closest to the firewall. See Figure 1 and 2 below for reference. If components are
mounted on the driver side battery, it is acceptable to use the supplied bracket on the
driver side battery hold down post in this configuration, see Figure 3 for reference.
c. Install component onto the newly added mounting bracket.
d. Re-connect wires
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
5. For Configuration 2 relocation:
a. Disconnect any wires and remove mounting hardware from the original electrical
component installation.
b. Pre-mount the fuse holder to the supplied mounting bracket, P/ N CTE-5511 (Figure 4).
c. Hold the bracket in place on the fire wall f lange, rough ly 1″ f rom the inside of the
fender. Make sure there is a minimum of 3/ 8″ clearance around the fuse holder.
d. Mark the two mounting holes and drill with 9/ 32″ drill bit.
e. Install the bracket/fuse holder assembly onto the firewall using supplied ¼-20
hardware. See Figu re 5 for reference.
f. Re-connect wires.
Figure4
Figure5
6. Once complete, take pictures of the relocated bracket with fuse holder, fuse, and terminated
wiring.
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7. Fill out the information below and send a copy of this page along with the repair photos to:
Email: [email protected]
Please fill out the following information:
Date: __________ VIN:_____________________
(complete V.I.N.)
Company: ______________________________
Address: ______________________________
_____________________________________
City:___________ State:_________ Zip:__________
Phone:__________________ Contact___________________
Contact Information:
Reading Truck Warranty
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-458-226 (Option 3)
Technical Support: 1-800-458-2226 Ext. 16279 Cell: 484-638-0116

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-222
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Reading Truck Equipment LLC MAR 22, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-222 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Reading Truck Equipment LLC Address : 825 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading PA 19611
Company phone : 18004582226
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 48 Estimated percentage with defect : 50 %
Vehicle Alterer Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2021-2024 Reading Truck Equipment Dump Body
Descriptive Information : Population was established by reviewing quality final inspection as built photographs of 770 trucks to establish location of the dump body fuse. The 48 units potentially involved in this recall need to be inspected for compliance to the Ford Service Bulletin Q-277 by a Reading Truck Equipment service location and repaired if non-compliance is confirmed.
Production Dates : FEB 11, 2021 – MAR 01, 2024
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The dump body primary electrical fuse installed close to vehicle battery with insufficient clearance to the engine side of the vehicle hood as per Ford Service Bulletin Q-277.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Insufficient clearance between fuze terminal and underside of the vehicle
hood may result in a potential thermal event in some vehicles.
Description of the Cause : The dump body primary electrical fuse installed close to vehicle battery with insufficient clearance to the engine side of the vehicle hood as per Ford Service Bulletin Q-277. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Underhood smoke
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-222 Page 2 Component Name : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
Reading Truck Equipment was made aware of a warranty claim due to a thermal event of a dump body installed on a Ford medium duty truck chassis on 03/12/2024.
Reading inspected the truck on 03/20/2024 and established that the root cause for the thermal event was due to the dump body primary fuse not installed to provide sufficient hood underside clearance.
Reading Truck Equipment decided to declare a recall related to this due to the safety risk on 03/21/2024 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The 48 affected customers/owners will be notified by certifiied mail of the
recall, but to accelarate the process, Reading Truck Equipment will also contact the affected customers/owners via e-mail and telephone calls. The 48 affected customers/owners will be requested to bring the affected vehicle to a Reading Truck Equipment Service location, for inspection and repair. The inspection and repair will be performed at no charge to the customer/owner and will take 2 hours. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The fuse and terminal will be re-located to provide sufficient clearance per the Ford Service Bullein Q-277
Reading Truck Equipment issued a Quality Alert to all Reading Truck Equipment upfit locations on 09/05/2020 with the Ford Service Bulletin Q-277.
Reading Truck Equipment added this a quality inspection item on 09/05/2020 with a requirment to take photographs of as-built equipment. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-222
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Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 29, 2024 – APR 15, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 29, 2024 – APR 15, 2024
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : Address :
Country : Company Phone :
* NR – Not Reported

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Ford Super Duty Under-hood Electrical Component Relocation
Purpose:
 Relocate electrical components installed in low clearance zones, as identified by Ford Service Bulletin Q-277.
General Information:
 Please reference Ford Service Bulletin Q-277 located at: https://fordbbas.com/bulletins
 Configuration 1 – RTE-09542 Relocation bracket required.
o Ford Super Duty gas engine, single or dual battery.
o Ford Super Duty diesel engine, with components located in the low clearance zone, passenger side.
 Configuration 2 – CTE-5511 Relocation bracket required.
o Ford Super Duty diesel engine, with components located in the low clearance zone, driver side.
Repair Procedure:
Tools:
 General socket set and wrenches.
 Drill and drill bits.
 Wire strippers/cutters.
 Wire crimpers.
Supplies:
 RTE-09542 or CTE-5511 mounting bracket, as required.
 Electrical tape, convoluted loom, wire ends, and wire as necessary.
 For Configuration 2 only:
o (2) ¼-20 X 1” hex head bolts
o (2) ¼” flat washers
o (2) ¼-20 nuts
1. Park vehicle on a level surface and turn off engine.
2. Disconnect batteries.
3. Identify components in low clearance zones, per Ford Bulletin Q-277. For chassis identified in Configuration 1, continue to step 4. For chassis identified in Configuration 2, skip to step 5.
4. For Configuration 1 relocation:
a. Disconnect any wires and remove mounting hardware from the original electrical component installation.
b. Install supplied mounting bracket, part number RTE-09542, on the battery hold down post, closest to the firewall. See Figure 1 and 2 below for reference. If components are mounted on the driver side battery, it is acceptable to use the supplied bracket on the driver side battery hold down post in this configuration, see Figure 3 for reference.
c. Install component onto the newly added mounting bracket.
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d. Re-connect wires
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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5. For Configuration 2 relocation:
a. Disconnect any wires and remove mounting hardware from the original electrical component installation.
b. Pre-mount the fuse holder to the supplied mounting bracket, P/N CTE-5511 (Figure 4).
c. Hold the bracket in place on the fire wall flange, roughly 1” from the inside of the fender. Make sure there is a minimum of 3/8” clearance around the fuse holder.
d. Mark the two mounting holes and drill with 9/32” drill bit.
e. Install the bracket/fuse holder assembly onto the firewall using supplied ¼-20 hardware. See Figure 5 for reference.
f. Re-connect wires.
Figure 4
Figure 5
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6. Once complete, take pictures of the relocated bracket with fuse holder, fuse, and terminated wiring.
7. Fill out the information at the bottom of page 4. Send a copy of page 4 along with the repair photos to:
Email: [email protected]
Please fill out the following information:
Date: __________ VIN:_____________________
(complete V.I.N.)
Company: ______________________________
Address: ______________________________
_____________________________________
City:___________ State:_________ Zip:__________
Phone:__________________ Contact___________________
Contact Information:
Reading Truck Warranty
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-458-226 (Option 3)
Technical Support: 1-800-458-2226 Ext. 16279 Cell: 484-638-0116

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-222
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Reading Truck Equipment LLC APR 12, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-222 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Reading Truck Equipment LLC Address : 825 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading PA 19611
Company phone : 18004582226
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 48 Estimated percentage with defect : 50 %
Vehicle Alterer Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2021-2024 Reading Truck Equipment Dump Body
Descriptive Information : Population was established by reviewing quality final inspection as built photographs of 770 trucks to establish location of the dump body fuse. The 48 units potentially involved in this recall need to be inspected for compliance to the Ford Service Bulletin Q-277 by a Reading Truck Equipment service location and repaired if non-compliance is confirmed.
Production Dates : FEB 11, 2021 – MAR 01, 2024
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The dump body primary electrical fuse installed close to vehicle battery with insufficient clearance to the engine side of the vehicle hood as per Ford Service Bulletin Q-277.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Insufficient clearance between fuze terminal and underside of the vehicle
hood may result in a potential thermal event in some vehicles.
Description of the Cause : The dump body primary electrical fuse installed close to vehicle battery with insufficient clearance to the engine side of the vehicle hood as per Ford Service Bulletin Q-277. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Underhood smoke
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-222 Page 2 Component Name : Electrical fuse mounting bracket Component Description : Bracket
Component Part Number : RTE-08569 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
Reading Truck Equipment was made aware of a warranty claim due to a thermal event of a dump body installed on a Ford medium duty truck chassis on 03/12/2024.
Reading inspected the truck on 03/20/2024 and established that the root cause for the thermal event was due to the dump body primary fuse not installed to provide sufficient hood underside clearance.
Reading Truck Equipment decided to declare a recall related to this due to the safety risk on 03/21/2024 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The 48 affected customers/owners will be notified by certifiied mail of the
recall, but to accelarate the process, Reading Truck Equipment will also contact the affected customers/owners via e-mail and telephone calls. The 48 affected customers/owners will be requested to bring the affected vehicle to a Reading Truck Equipment Service location, for inspection and repair. The inspection and repair will be performed at no charge to the customer/owner and will take 2 hours. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The fuse and terminal will be re-located to provide sufficient clearance per the Ford Service Bullein Q-277
Reading Truck Equipment issued a Quality Alert to all Reading Truck Equipment upfit locations on 09/05/2020 with the Ford Service Bulletin Q-277.
Reading Truck Equipment added this a quality inspection item on 09/05/2020 with a requirment to take photographs of as-built equipment. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-222
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 29, 2024 – APR 15, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 29, 2024 – APR 15, 2024
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : Address :
Country : Company Phone :
* NR – Not Reported

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