Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E015000 Reported March 6, 2003

Trans/air/compressor mount kit

Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. · N/A · 249 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03E015000
Manufacturer Campaign
03-001
Manufacturer
Trans-air Manufacturing Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
249
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 6, 2003

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 03E015000 or campaign 03-001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03E015000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03E015000?

NHTSA recall 03E015000 was issued by Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. on March 6, 2003. It addresses: Trans/air/compressor mount kit. The recall affects approximately 249 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E015000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03-001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.