Trans/air Equipment recall

Recalled August 27, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13E049000 · Trans/air

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

3,427 units

Description

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.

What to do

Product

Trans/air COMPRESSOR MOUNT KIT

Manufacturer(s)

Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →