Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Compressor Mount Kits, Part Nos. 4011666-01, 4011666-02, And 4011666-03, Manufactured Between March 20, 1998, And March 20, 2001, Equipped Only On Ford 7.3L Diesel Engines. Depending On The Routing Of The Vehicle Brake Line, The Line Could Rub Against The Belt Guard On The Right Side Of The Compressor Mount Weldment And Possibly Wear Through.
Make Of Vehicle
TRANSAIR
Model Of Vehicle
COMPRESSOR
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01E013000
Component Description
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Line Wears Through, The Vehicle Will Lose Brake Pressure Without Prior Warning, AffeCTIng The Capability To Stop The Vehicle Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
The Belt Guard Will Be Replaced With A Revised Version To Provide Greater Clearance Between The Brake Line And Guard And A Metal Guard Will Be Secured To The Brake Line. Owner Notification Began April 9, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Trans/Air’S Warranty And Service Department At 1-800-673-2446.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Trans/Air Manufacturing Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19980320
End Of Manufacture
20010320
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2217
Date Owners Notified
20010409
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.
Date Report Received
20010330