The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E014000·Announced 2020-03-20

Carrier Truck Refrigeration Units Recalled for Fire Risk

Carrier is recalling certain Transicold Supra series truck refrigeration units because improperly routed cables may chafe and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to electrical shorting, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Carrier Corporation is recalling certain Carrier Transicold Supra series S6, S7, S8, and S9 Truck Refrigeration Units (TRUs). The recall involves 711 units where the battery and standby cables may be improperly routed, allowing them to contact and chafe against the engine oil pan.

If the cables chafe the engine oil pan, they can become damaged and short, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

The recall began on May 19, 2020. Carrier will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute and secure the TRUs battery and standby cables, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Carrier customer service at 1-800-448-1661 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
Carrier Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Truck Refrigeration Unit
Hazard
Affected units
711

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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