Trans-Air GM G3500/G4500 Recall: Fire Risk from Loose Connections
Trans-Air recalls add-on compressor kits for GM G3500/G4500 vehicles due to fire risk. Free dealer inspection available.
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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.
What happened, in plain English
Trans-Air is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 GM G3500 and G4500 vehicles that were modified with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits. The issue stems from the power distribution terminal strip potentially not being properly reconnected after installation, which can lead to arcing or overheating. This defect increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251705-gm-g4500-2012-recall-equipment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251705-gm-g4500-2012-recall-equipment · Updated October 13, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V213000
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“Trans-Air GM G3500/G4500 Recall: Fire Risk from Loose Connections.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251705-gm-g4500-2012-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall #15V213000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V213000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor or loose connection, it may arc or overheat. This overheating creates an increased risk of a vehicle fire while the vehicle is in use.
Who’s affected
Owners of model year 2006-2014 GM G3500 and G4500 vehicles that have had Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits installed by Trans-Air personnel. These owners are at risk of vehicle fire due to electrical faults.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a model year 2006-2014 GM G3500 or G4500 modified with a Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kit. Affected part numbers include 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222, and 717173.
- Brand
Trans-Air- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Trans-Air
Call Trans-Air customer service at 1-800-673-2446 to be notified about the recall.
Schedule Dealer Inspection
Dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection and correct it as necessary, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #15V213000 (October 4, 2015)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 13, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.