Thermo King Precedent S-600 Recalls

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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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E036000
Manufacturer: THERMO KING CORP.
Manufactured Begin Date: April 15th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: May 15th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: July 29th, 2013

Defect Summary:
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.

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

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.