Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. | NHTSA Recall #13E049000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E049000 by Trans-air Manufacturing Corp.. Affecting compressor mount kits with part numbers: 4012666-01, 4012666-02, 4012676-01 and 4012676-02; and installed between june 1, 2010 and june 15, 2013 onto ford 5 Includes 3,427 affected units, Compressor Mount Kit may cause Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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compressor mount kits with part numbers: 4012666-01, 4012666-02, 4012676-01 and 4012676-02; and installed between june 1, 2010 and june 15, 2013 onto ford 5

Defect Summary

Trans/air manufacturing (trans/air) is recalling certain compressor mount kits with part numbers: 4012666-01, 4012666-02, 4012676-01 and 4012676-02; and installed between june 1, 2010 and june 15, 2013 onto ford 5.4 or 6.8 liter engines. depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the compressor mounting bracket.

Corrective Action

Trans/air will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. the recall began during october 2013. owners may contact trans/air at 1-800-673-2446. trans/air's recall number is 13-002.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13E049000
Report Received Date: 2013-08-27T00:00:00
Subject: Compressor mount kit may cause short circuit
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 3,427

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13-002
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Trans/air manufacturing (trans/air) is recalling certain compressor mount kits with part numbers: 4012666-01, 4012666-02, 4012676-01 and 4012676-02; and installed between june 1, 2010 and june 15, 2013 onto ford 5.4 or 6.8 liter engines. depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the compressor mounting bracket.
Consequence Summary: The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Trans/air will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. the recall began during october 2013. owners may contact trans/air at 1-800-673-2446. trans/air's recall number is 13-002.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 17.95

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NHTSA ID: 13E049000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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