Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E049000 Reported August 27, 2013

Compressor mount kit may cause short circuit

Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. · N/A · 3,427 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13E049000
Manufacturer Campaign
13-002
Manufacturer
Trans-air Manufacturing Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,427
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 27, 2013
Completion Rate
17.95

Defect Summary

Trans/air manufacturing (trans/air) is recalling certain compressor mount kits with part numbers: 4012666-01, 4012666-02, 4012676-01 and 4012676-02; and installed between june 1, 2010 and june 15, 2013 onto ford 5.4 or 6.8 liter engines. depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the compressor mounting bracket.

Safety Consequence

The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Trans/air will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. the recall began during october 2013. owners may contact trans/air at 1-800-673-2446. trans/air's recall number is 13-002.

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 13E049000 or campaign 13-002.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13E049000

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

What is recall 13E049000?

NHTSA recall 13E049000 was issued by Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. on August 27, 2013. It addresses: Compressor mount kit may cause short circuit. The recall affects approximately 3,427 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 13E049000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13-002. 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.