NHTSA Campaign 15V213000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. · Reported Apr 10, 2015 · 835 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM | G3500 | 2006 | 835 |
| GM | G3500 | 2007 | 835 |
| GM | G3500 | 2008 | 835 |
| GM | G3500 | 2009 | 835 |
| GM | G3500 | 2010 | 835 |
| GM | G3500 | 2011 | 835 |
| GM | G3500 | 2012 | 835 |
| GM | G3500 | 2013 | 835 |
| GM | G3500 | 2014 | 835 |
| GM | G4500 | 2006 | 835 |
| GM | G4500 | 2007 | 835 |
| GM | G4500 | 2008 | 835 |
| GM | G4500 | 2009 | 835 |
| GM | G4500 | 2010 | 835 |
| GM | G4500 | 2011 | 835 |
| GM | G4500 | 2012 | 835 |
| GM | G4500 | 2013 | 835 |
| GM | G4500 | 2014 | 835 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V213000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.