Thermo King recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Thermo King is recalling certain TK486 series diesel engines, manufactured from December 9, 2011, through April 3, 2012. The engines are used in cargo trailer climate control units and generator sets. The engines contain a fuel delivery valve that may crack.
What could happen
The fuel delivery valve may crack and leak diesel fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
Thermo King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery valve free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2012. Owners may contact Thermo King customer service center at 1-952-887-2200.
Vehicles covered
- Thermo King Tk486
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E041000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Thermo King Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 9, 2012
- Owners notified
- Nov 5, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,964
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 17, 2011 to Nov 10, 2011
- Part
- Equipment
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.