Thermo King Precedent C-600 Recalls

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May 8th, 2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14E020000
Manufacturer: THERMO KING CORP.
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 2013
Manufactured End Date: April 30th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: June 9th, 2014

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
If a panel, or pieces of it, detach from the unit, they may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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