Recall 20E014000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery, Cables

NHTSA recall 20E014000 · announced March 20, 2020 · Carrier Transicold · 711 units affected

The problem

Carrier Corporation (Carrier) is recalling certain Carrier Transicold Supra series S6, S7, S8 and S9 Truck Refrigeration Units (TRU). The TRUs battery and standby cables may be improperly routed, allowing contact and chafing with the engine oil pan.

The risk

If the cables chafe the engine oil pan, the cables can become damaged and short, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Carrier will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute and secure the TRUs battery and standby cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Carrier customer service at 1-800-448-1661. Carrier's number for this recall is R-969.

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.