NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Gm G4500
The 2012 Gm G4500 has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Gm dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2012 Gm G4500. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #15V213000Reported April 10, 2015 · Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Free manufacturer 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.