The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V213000·Announced 2015-04-10

GM G3500 and G4500 Recalled for Fire Risk from Loose Electrical Connection

Trans-Air is recalling 835 GM G3500 and G4500 vans modified with specific compressor kits due to a loose electrical connection that may cause a vehicle fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of vehicle fire due to electrical arcing or overheating. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. is recalling 835 model year 2006-2014 GM G3500 and G4500 vehicles. These vehicles were modified with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits installed by Trans-Air personnel. The affected kits include part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222, and 717173.

The recall addresses a defect where the power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected after the compressor installation. If the connection is poor or loose, the strip may arc or overheat, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Trans-Air will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection and correct 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GM G4500, G3500
Brand
GM
Manufacturer
Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
835

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • G4500
  • G3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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