The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22E090000·Announced 2022-10-20

Carrier Transicold Refrigeration Units Recalled for Electrical Arcing Risk

Carrier is recalling specific Transicold refrigeration units because exposed wire harnesses may cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of 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-harm product (fire risk due to electrical arcing) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Carrier Corporation is recalling certain Carrier Transicold Refrigeration Units, specifically model NDTP Supra S Series (S6, S7, S8, S9, S10). The recall involves 7,299 units where the 12-Volt wire harness on the truck refrigeration unit (TRU) may be exposed and missing heat shrink. This defect can cause electrical arcing, which increases the risk of a fire.

Owners of these units should contact Carrier customer service at 1-800-448-1661 to schedule a repair. Carrier's number for this recall is R-968. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2022.

Dealers will inspect and secure or insulate the exposed wires of the TRU free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
Carrier Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Refrigeration Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
7,299

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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