Thermo King V300 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E015000
Manufacturer: THERMO KING CORP.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 2009
Manufactured End Date: February 28th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: April 25th, 2013

Defect Summary:
Thermo King is recalling certain T-Series (Model T570R, T600, T600R, T800, T800R, T1000, T1000R, T1000 Spectrum) and V-Series (Model 200, 300, 520) temperature control units, manufactured from January 2009 through February 2013 and equipped with the electric standby option. Water may intrude into the unit through an improperly sized connector/seal. This may cause corrosion near the electrical terminals, resulting in an electrical short circuit.

Consequence Summary:
An electrical short circuit may result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Summary:
Thermo King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing connector and O-ring with a properly sized connector, new sealing washer and gasket, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2013. Owners may contact Thermo King 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.