Vehicle recall 15V213000 · April 10, 2015

GM G3500 and G4500

After installing a compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 15V213000
Reported to NHTSA: April 10, 2015
Filed by: Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.
Owner notification: May 29, 2015
Vehicles potentially affected: 835
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner; Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 15V213000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

GM G3500 (2006-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
GM G4500 (2006-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

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