Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V380000 Reported August 23, 2013

Insufficient tailpipe length

Manning Equipment Inc., Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 37 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V380000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Manning Equipment Inc., Llc
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
37
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 23, 2013

Defect Summary

Manning equipment inc. Llc (manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 ford f-350, f-450 and f-550 gasoline engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles manufactured october 2011 through june 2012. the tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing heat to build up in rear curbside storage compartment.

Safety Consequence

Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.

Corrective Action

Manning equipment has notified owners, and dealers will install tailpipe extensions free of charge. the recall has already begun. Owners may contact manning equipment at 1-502-426-5210.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Manning Equipment Inc., Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V380000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V380000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V380000?

NHTSA recall 13V380000 was issued by Manning Equipment Inc., Llc on August 23, 2013. It addresses: Insufficient tailpipe length. The recall affects approximately 37 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Manning Equipment Inc., Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V380000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.