Thermo King recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Thermo King is recalling certain T-Series (Model T570R, T600, T600R, T800, T800R, T1000, T1000R, T1000 Spectrum) and V-Series (Model 200, 300, 520) temperature control units, manufactured from January 2009 through February 2013 and equipped with the electric standby option. Water may intrude into the unit through an improperly sized connector/seal. This may cause corrosion near the electrical terminals, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
What could happen
An electrical short circuit may result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Thermo King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing connector and O-ring with a properly sized connector, new sealing washer and gasket, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2013. Owners may contact Thermo King at 1-952-887-2200.
Vehicles covered
- Thermo King T1000
- Thermo King T1000 Spectrum
- Thermo King T1000R
- Thermo King T570R
- Thermo King T600
- Thermo King T600R
- Thermo King T800
- Thermo King T800R
- Thermo King V200
- Thermo King V300
- Thermo King V520
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E015000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Thermo King Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 28, 2013
- Owners notified
- Apr 25, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8,330
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2009 to Feb 28, 2013
- 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.