Fivecubits recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
FiveCubits, Inc. (FiveCubits) is recalling certain TREQ-VMx mobile data tablets sold for use by commercial truck operators in the construction materials industry. The tablets contain lithium ion polymer batteries that may overheat.
What could happen
If the lithium ion polymer battery in the tablet overheats, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
FiveCubits will notify owners and will push an over-the-air (OTA) software update to keep the batteries at a low state of charge, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2017. Owners may contact FiveCubits customer service at 1-888-473-5832.
Vehicles covered
- Fivecubits Treq-Vmx Mobile Tablet
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17E020000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Fivecubits, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 13, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 12, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13,240
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Software; 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.