Trans/Air: equipment recalls

1. 23E082000Received 24 Oct 2023. 36 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. (Trans-Air) is recalling certain Dual Compressor Mounts, part numbers 4013775-01 and 4013775-02. The compressors may contact the optional stabilizer/sway bar installed on certain Starcraft Ford F650 buses, possibly causing mount failure and resulting in a loss of power or steering control.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A loss of power and/or steering control increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install new mounts, free of charge. Vehicle manufacturers are expected to be notified in October 2023. Owners may contact Trans-Air customer service at 1-800-673-2446.

   Products named: Trans/Air Compressor Mount Kit.

   Report filed by Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Oct 2023.

2. 13E049000Received 27 Aug 2013. 3,427 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Products named: Trans/Air Compressor Mount Kit.

   Report filed by Trans/Air Manufacturing Corp.. Manufacturer campaign number 13-002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Oct 2013.

3. 10E028000Received 6 Jul 2010. 15,091 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Trans/air is recalling certain ta73 evaporators, p/nos. 2021173, 2021174, 2021257, 2021257, and 2021515, produced from august 2, 1999 through may 15, 2007. These evaporators were sold as aftermarket equipment and installed as original equipment in school and transit type commercial buses. It is possible to install the unit incorrectly, causing a short of the "low to medium speed" wire to ground.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short could result in unit overheating which could possibly result is a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Trans/air will notify owners of record and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 17, 2010. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or transair warrnaty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.

   Products named: Trans/Air TA73.

   Report filed by TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 10-001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Sep 2010.

4. 09E042000Received 3 Jul 2009. 3,962 units.

   Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Trans/air is recalling 3,962 ec series air conditioning kits/relay boards sold to various vehicle manufacturers to be installed as original equipment on school and transit-type commercial buses. These units were also sold as aftermarket equipment. Each trans/air system comes with an electrical kit and ec pc board which if improperly installed could overheat.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Overheating of the pc board could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. Trans/air will notify owners who purchased the subject air conditioning units as aftermarket and provide a free remedy. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or trans/air warranty and service department at 1-800-673-2446.

   Products named: Trans/Air EC2.5; Trans/Air EC3.0; Trans/Air EC2.0.

   Report filed by TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Sep 2009.

5. 03E016000Received 7 Mar 2003. 53 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Compressor mount kit p/n 4012080, manufactured between november 1, 2002, and march 6, 2003. The compressor is held in alignment of the belt loop by a manufactured weldment. Weldment does not line up prefectly with the idler, causing the belt to move of "walk" off center.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The belt can "walk" out of alignment and rub against the power steering line.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Trans/air has not provided the agency with a notification and remedy schedule yet.

   Products named: Trans/Air Compressor - 4012080 2002.

   Report filed by TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 03-002.

6. 03E015000Received 6 Mar 2003. 249 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Trans/air compressor mount kits, part nos. 4012120-01, 4012120-02, and 4012120-03, manufactured between september 1, 2002, and march 3, 2003. The mounts in question are only installed in 2003 ford vehicles with a 7.3l engine. These compressor mount kits contain a belt guard that should not be used on a 2003 model year vehicle. There may be contact between the belt guard and the brake line. This contact, if severe enough, could rud through the brake line resulting in reduced braking capacity.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition could happen without prior warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Trans/air will notify its customers and remove the belt guard. Owner notification began january 23, 2003. 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 warranty department at 1-800-673-2446 ext. 268.

   Products named: Compressor Mount Kit 4012120-02 2003; Compressor Mount Kit 4012120-03 2003; Trans/Air Compressor Mount Kit 2003; Compressor Mount Kit 4102120-01 2003.

   Report filed by TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 03-001.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• Compressor Mount Kit3
• Compressor - 40120801
• EC2.01
• EC2.51
• EC3.01
• TA731

• All other equipment brands
• Tigas2
• Timken5
• TMS3
• Tokai Rika CO. LTD2
• Toyota31
• Transair9
• Transfer Flow2
• Transpec4
• TRD2
• Trico2

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Which Trans/Air products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 6 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Compressor Mount Kit

How many units does a Trans/Air equipment campaign have?

The median Trans/Air campaign has 3,427 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Trans/Air campaigns name most often?

Equipment, in 6 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.