Recall 13E036000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 13E036000 · announced July 5, 2013 · Thermo King · 689 units affected

The problem

Thermo King Corporation (Thermo King) is recalling certain Precedent S-600 transportation refrigeration units manufactured April 15, 2013, through May 15, 2013. The lifting bracket that is used to install and remove the unit may break.

The risk

If the lifting bracket breaks during installation or removal of the refrigeration unit, the unit may fall increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Thermo King will notify owners and dealers will re-weld the lifting brackets free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Thermo King at 1-866-776-2708.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.