The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23E082000·Announced 2023-10-24

Trans-Air Recalls Dual Compressor Mounts for Potential Steering Loss

Trans-Air is recalling Dual Compressor Mounts for certain Starcraft Ford F650 buses because they may fail, causing a loss of power or steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where mount failure results in a loss of power or steering control, which the source states increases the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk), warranting a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. is recalling certain Dual Compressor Mounts, part numbers 4013775-01 and 4013775-02. These parts are installed on certain Starcraft Ford F650 buses equipped with an optional stabilizer/sway bar.

The defect involves the compressors potentially contacting the stabilizer/sway bar. This contact may cause the mounts to fail, resulting in a loss of power or steering control. A loss of power and/or steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Bus Components
Hazard
Affected units
36

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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