Thermo King Corp.: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Thermo King Corp. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 5, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Lifting Bracket May Break

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.

NHTSA ID: 13E036000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 689

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 Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 28, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Temperature Control Electrical Short

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.

NHTSA ID: 13E015000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 8,330

Consequence Summary:

An electrical short circuit may result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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