Carrier Transicold / Performance Parts Group / Thermo Engine Supply recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Carrier Corporation (Carrier) is recalling certain starters used for starting Carrier Transicold trailer refrigeration units. The starters, Carrier Transicold or Performance Parts Group part number 25-39316-01, or Thermo Engine Supply part number R-25-39316-00, were manufactured April 1, 2009, to August 18, 2016. These starter assemblies may come apart during the start cycle, and the pieces may strike someone that is in close proximity to the starter.
What could happen
Broken parts of the starter may strike someone in close proximity, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Carrier will replace the alternate starter, free of charge. Carrier issued owners an interim notification on January 24, 2017. The recall began on May 19, 2017. Owners may contact Carrier customer service at 1-800-448-1661.
Vehicles covered
- Carrier Transicold Starter 25-39316-01
- Performance Parts Group Starter 25-39316-01
- Thermo Engine Supply Starter R25-39316-00
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E087000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Carrier Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 1, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 19, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 29,180
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 1, 2009 to Aug 18, 2016
- Part
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
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.