Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TRANS/AIR
Model Of Vehicle
COMPRESSOR MOUNT KIT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
13E049000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Trans/Air Manufacturing Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3427
Date Owners Notified
20131007
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.
Date Report Received
20130827
Make Campaign Number
13-002