Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E016000 Reported March 7, 2003

Trans/air/compressor mount kit

Q: What is recall 03E016000?

NHTSA recall 03E016000 was issued by Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. on March 7, 2003. It addresses: Trans/air/compressor mount kit. The recall affects approximately 53 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. · N/A · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03E016000

Manufacturer Campaign

03-002

Manufacturer

Trans-air Manufacturing Corp.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

March 7, 2003

Defect Summary

Compressor mount kit p/n 4012080, manufactured between november 1, 2002, and march 6, 2003. the compressor is held in alignment of the belt loop by a manufactured weldment. weldment does not line up prefectly with the idler, causing the belt to move of "walk" off center.

Safety Consequence

The belt can "walk" out of alignment and rub against the power steering line.

Corrective Action

Trans/air has not provided the agency with a notification and remedy schedule yet.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 03E016000 or campaign 03-002.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03E016000

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

What is recall 03E016000?

NHTSA recall 03E016000 was issued by Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. on March 7, 2003. It addresses: Trans/air/compressor mount kit. The recall affects approximately 53 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 03E016000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03-002. 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.