GM G3500 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V213000

Make Model Year
GM G3500 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-29 2015-04-10 2015-04-10

Production Dates: 2006-01-03 - 2015-02-20

Manufacturers Involved: Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 835

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.