The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14E020000·Announced 2014-05-08

Thermo King Recalls Truck Refrigeration Units Due to Panel Detachment Risk

Thermo King is recalling specific truck refrigeration units because plastic side panels may detach in wind, creating road hazards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect where components may detach and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Thermo King Corporation is recalling certain Precedent C-600, S-600, S-600M, and S-700 refrigeration units manufactured between December 2012 and April 30, 2014. These units are used to provide temperature control for cargo inside truck semi-trailers. The affected units feature plastic side panels used for servicing access.

The defect involves these plastic side panels, which may open, break, or detach from the refrigeration unit due to wind or air turbulence. If a panel or pieces of it detach, they may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

The recalled product

Product
STRUCTURE recall
Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Truck Refrigeration Units
Hazard
Affected units
9,513

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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