The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13E015000·Announced 2013-03-28

Thermo King Recalls T-Series and V-Series Temperature Control Units

Thermo King is recalling specific T-Series and V-Series temperature control units due to a defect that may cause water intrusion and electrical short circuits, potentially leading to vehicle fires.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that an electrical short circuit may result in a vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural defects leading to severe hazards.

Plain-English summary

Thermo King Corp. is recalling certain T-Series and V-Series temperature control units manufactured between January 2009 and February 2013. The affected models include T570R, T600, T600R, T800, T800R, T1000, T1000R, T1000 Spectrum, and V-Series models 200, 300, and 520. Only units equipped with the electric standby option are included in this recall.

The recall is being conducted because water may intrude into the unit through an improperly sized connector or seal. This water intrusion can cause corrosion near the electrical terminals, which may result in an electrical short circuit. An electrical short circuit may result in a vehicle fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Temperature Control Unit
Hazard
Affected units
8,330

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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