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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 15V213📅 Apr 10, 2015

2006–2014 GM G3500 & 2006–2014 GM G4500 recall: electrical system

⚠️ 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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V213000
Manufacturer
Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.
Vehicles affected
835
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Owner phone
1-800-673-2446
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 29, 2015
Built
Jan 3, 2006 – Feb 20, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V213 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V213?

2006–2014 GM G3500 & 2006–2014 GM G4500. 835 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized GM dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-673-2446.