Recall 17E020000: Electrical System, Software

NHTSA recall 17E020000 · announced April 13, 2017 · Fivecubits · 13,240 units affected

The problem

FiveCubits, Inc. (FiveCubits) is recalling certain TREQ-VMx mobile data tablets sold for use by commercial truck operators in the construction materials industry. The tablets contain lithium ion polymer batteries that may overheat.

The risk

If the lithium ion polymer battery in the tablet overheats, there would be an increased risk of a fire.

What to do

FiveCubits will notify owners and will push an over-the-air (OTA) software update to keep the batteries at a low state of charge, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2017. Owners may contact FiveCubits customer service at 1-888-473-5832.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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.