Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. | NHTSA Recall #15V213000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V213000 by Trans-air Manufacturing Corp.. Affecting model year 2006-2014 gm g3500 and g4500 vehicles modified with trans-air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by trans-air personnel Includes 835 affected units, Terminal Strip Possibly Reconnected Improperly, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2014 gm g3500 and g4500 vehicles modified with trans-air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by trans-air personnel

Defect Summary

Trans-air manufacturing corp. (trans-air) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 gm g3500 and g4500 vehicles modified with trans-air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by trans-air personnel. after installing a compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.

Corrective Action

Trans-air will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 29, 2015. owners may contact trans-air customer service at 1-800-673-2446.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V213000
Report Received Date: 2015-04-10T00:00:00
Subject: Terminal strip possibly reconnected improperly
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 835

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Trans-air manufacturing corp. (trans-air) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 gm g3500 and g4500 vehicles modified with trans-air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by trans-air personnel. after installing a compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
Consequence Summary: If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Trans-air will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 29, 2015. owners may contact trans-air customer service at 1-800-673-2446.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 9.58

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 15V213000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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