Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. | NHTSA Recall #03E015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E015000 by Trans-air Manufacturing Corp.. Includes 249 affected units, TRANS/AIR/COMPRESSOR MOUNT KIT, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Trans/air compressor mount kits, part nos. 4012120-01, 4012120-02, and 4012120-03, manufactured between september 1, 2002, and march 3, 2003. the mounts in question are only installed in 2003 ford vehicles with a 7.3l engine. these compressor mount kits contain a belt guard that should not be used on a 2003 model year vehicle. there may be contact between the belt guard and the brake line. this contact, if severe enough, could rud through the brake line resulting in reduced braking capacity.

Corrective Action

Trans/air will notify its customers and remove the belt guard. owner notification began january 23, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact trans/air warranty department at 1-800-673-2446 ext. 268.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E015000

Manufacturer: Trans-air Manufacturing Corp.

Report Received Date: 2003-03-06T00:00:00

Subject: Trans/air/compressor mount kit

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 249

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03-001

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Trans/air compressor mount kits, part nos. 4012120-01, 4012120-02, and 4012120-03, manufactured between september 1, 2002, and march 3, 2003. the mounts in question are only installed in 2003 ford vehicles with a 7.3l engine. these compressor mount kits contain a belt guard that should not be used on a 2003 model year vehicle. there may be contact between the belt guard and the brake line. this contact, if severe enough, could rud through the brake line resulting in reduced braking capacity.

Consequence Summary: This condition could happen without prior warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Trans/air will notify its customers and remove the belt guard. owner notification began january 23, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact trans/air warranty department at 1-800-673-2446 ext. 268.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 03E015000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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