Key Takeaway

TRANS AIR/COMPRESSOR by TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP. was recalled on April 6, 2001. What to do: 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...

NHTSA Ongoing

TRANS AIR/COMPRESSOR

Recalled: April 6, 2001 ~2,217 units affected 01E013

Description

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.

Injuries / Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Products Affected

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Company Information

TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP.

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 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 APRI...

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