Thermo King Corp. | NHTSA Recall #13E015000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E015000 by Thermo King Corp.. Affecting t-series (model t570r, t600, t600r, t800, t800r, t1000, t1000r, t1000 spectrum) and v-series (model 200, 300, 520) temperature control units, manufactured from january 2009 through february 2013 and equipped with the electric standby option Includes 8,330 affected units, Temperature Control Electrical Short, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelst-series (model t570r, t600, t600r, t800, t800r, t1000, t1000r, t1000 spectrum) and v-series (model 200, 300, 520) temperature control units, manufactured from january 2009 through february 2013 and equipped with the electric standby option
Defect Summary
Thermo king is recalling certain t-series (model t570r, t600, t600r, t800, t800r, t1000, t1000r, t1000 spectrum) and v-series (model 200, 300, 520) temperature control units, manufactured from january 2009 through february 2013 and equipped with the electric standby option. water may intrude into the unit through an improperly sized connector/seal. this may cause corrosion near the electrical terminals, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Corrective Action
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.