Thermo King recall: Structure
What is wrong
Thermo King Corporation (Thermo King) is recalling certain Precedent C-600, S-600, S-600M, and S-700 refrigeration units manufactured December 2012 through April 30, 2014, used to provide temperature control for cargo inside truck semi-trailers. The affected refrigeration units have plastic side panels used to access the unit for servicing. Due to wind or air turbulence, these panels may open and and break or detach from the refrigeration unit.
What could happen
If a panel, or pieces of it, detach from the unit, they may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Thermo King will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned attachment hardware and locking mechanisms for the panels, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2014. Owners may contact Thermo King customer service at 1-952-887-2200.
Vehicles covered
- Thermo King Precedent C-600
- Thermo King Precedent S-600
- Thermo King Precedent S-600M
- Thermo King Precedent S-700
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E020000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Thermo King Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 8, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jun 9, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,513
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2013 to Apr 30, 2014
- Part
- Structure
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Thermo King recall: Equipment Jul 5, 2013
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.