Defect Description For Recall
Thermo King Corporation (Thermo King) Is Recalling Certain Precedent C-600, S-600, S-600M, And S-700 Refrigeration Units Manufactured December 2012 Through April 30, 2014, Used To Provide Temperature Control For Cargo Inside Truck Semi-Trailers. The Affected Refrigeration Units Have Plastic Side Panels Used To Access The Unit For SeRVIcing. Due To Wind Or Air Turbulence, These Panels May Open And And Break Or Detach From The Refrigeration Unit.
Make Of Vehicle
THERMO KING
Model Of Vehicle
PRECEDENT S-700
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
14E020000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
If A Panel, Or Pieces Of It, Detach From The Unit, They May Become A Road Hazard, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20131201
End Of Manufacture
20140430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
9513
Date Owners Notified
20140609
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Date Report Received
20140508