OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
97E043000
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner
Reported Dec 8, 1997 · TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 600 CC AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BRACKET. THE BRACKET THAT SECURES THE BELT TENSIONING DEVICE TO THE COMPRESSOR CAN FAIL.
Consequence
BRACKET FAILURE CAN CAUSE THE COMPRESSOR TO PIVOT TOWARDS THE VEHICLE ENGINE, POSSIBLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO CRITICAL ENGINE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING FUEL LINES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BRACKETS WITH MODIFIED BRACKETS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 30, 1997.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 AT 1-800-673-2446.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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