Thermo King: equipment recalls
NHTSA lists 13 equipment recall campaigns for Thermo King. NHTSA received the reports from 1980 to 2024. The campaigns have 88,785 units in total. The newest campaign is 24E042000. NHTSA received the report on 31 May 2024.
The defect, the consequence and the remedy on this page are the summaries in the NHTSA recall file. The file names the manufacturer that filed each recall report.
NHTSA recall file through .
Recall campaigns
13 campaigns, newest first. 88,785 units in total.
24E042000Received . 1,503 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Thermo King Corp. (Thermo King) is recalling certain Tripac-3 Auxiliary Power Units (APU) with part number 800908, manufactured between April 8, 2024, and May 15, 2024. The APU mounting kits contain mounting bolts that are too short and can loosen.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose bolts may result in the APU detaching from the vehicle and becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the APU mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Thermo King customer service at 1-952-887-2200.
Products named: Thermo King Tripac-3.
Report filed by Thermo King Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
14E055000Received . 1,621 units.
Equipment / Electrical
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Thermo King Corporation (Thermo King) is recalling certain 1100W, 1500W, and 2000W inverters sold May 15, 2014, to July 31, 2014, as a standalone option with both the Thermo King TriPac EVOLUTION and TriPac-e Auxiliary Power Units ("APU"). The Thermo King inverters provide 120V AC household power to a tractor cabin. The inverters may spark or overheat, resulting in a potential fire.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An inverter fire may result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Thermo King will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the inverter free of charge or offer a full refund. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Thermo King customer service at 1-866-776-2708.
Products named: Thermo King Inverter 2000W; Thermo King Inverter 1100W; Thermo King Inverter 1500W.
Report filed by Thermo King Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
14E020000Received . 9,513 units.
Structure
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
If a panel, or pieces of it, detach from the unit, they may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Thermo King Precedent C-600; Thermo King Precedent S-600; Thermo King Precedent S-600M; Thermo King Precedent S-700.
Report filed by Thermo King Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
13E036000Received . 689 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
If the lifting bracket breaks during installation or removal of the refrigeration unit, the unit may fall increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Thermo King Precedent S-600.
Report filed by Thermo King Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
13E015000Received . 8,330 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short circuit may result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Thermo King T600; Thermo King T600R; Thermo King V300; Thermo King T1000R; Thermo King V520; Thermo King V200; Thermo King T800R; Thermo King T800; Thermo King T1000 Spectrum; Thermo King T570R; Thermo King T1000.
Report filed by Thermo King Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12E043000Received . 3,720 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Thermo King is recalling certain TriPac Auxiliary Power Units (APU), serial numbers 3000106335 to 3000127584, manufactured from July 29, 2011, through November 7, 2011, and used in tractor trucks. The maintenance access panel door may dislodge and separate from the APU.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the door separates from the APU while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Thermo King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the panel door free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2012. Owners may contact Thermo King at 1-952-887-2200.
Products named: Thermo King Tripac.
Report filed by Thermo King Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12E041000Received . 1,964 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Thermo King is recalling certain TK486 series diesel engines, manufactured from December 9, 2011, through April 3, 2012. The engines are used in cargo trailer climate control units and generator sets. The engines contain a fuel delivery valve that may crack.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The fuel delivery valve may crack and leak diesel fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Thermo King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery valve free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2012. Owners may contact Thermo King customer service center at 1-952-887-2200.
Products named: Thermo King TK486.
Report filed by THERMO KING CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12E023000Received . 982 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Thermo king corporation (thermo king) is recalling certain aftermarket tripac electric auxiliary idle reduction and temperature management systems (tripac-e). The tripac-e unit attaches to the tractor frame-rail several feet below or behind the tractor cab and is operated by a driver-controlled module. These units can short-circuit.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A short circuit can result in overheating possibly resulting in a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Thermo king will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit the units with an updated version of the DC-DC converter and a water-resistant terminal box. Thermo king has not determined a remedy plan. Owners may contact thermo king at 1-952-887-2200.
Products named: Thermo King Tripac-E.
Report filed by THERMO KING CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
06E039000Received . 14,000 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain thermo king tripac auxiliary power units, tripac tier 1 serial number range 023d00a001 to 065d02a022 and tripac tier 2 serial number range 0453tc0001 to #1153tc5116, sold as aftermarket for use on any tractor trailer or box truck. The tripac apu claw-shaped and bolted aluminum alloy clamps may crack allowing the unit to come loose and possibly separate from the vehicle.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle crash could occur should the apu fall from the truck while the vehicle is in use.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Thermo king will notify owners and replace the aluminum clamps with steel clamps free of charge. The recall began on july 11, 2006. Owners may contact thermo king at 952-887-2200.
Products named: Thermo King Tripac.
Report filed by THERMO KING CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
05E080000Received . 8,000 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
All tripac auxiliary power units (tripac apu) tripac tier 1 (serial number range 023d00a001 to 065d02a022) and tripac tier 2 (serial number range 0453tc0001 to 1153tc5116) installed as aftermarket equipment for use on heavy trucks to reduce unnecessary truck idle and conserve diesel fuel. The apu's circuit protection is not adequate to protect against electrical faults in the apu.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inadequate circuit protection could result in the apu overheating and causing a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will retrofit the apu with a new fuse kit free of charge. The recall began on december 20, 2005. Owners may contact thermo king at 952-887-2396.
Products named: Thermo King Tripac.
Report filed by THERMO KING CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
94E037000Received . 10,000 units.
Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The scrim used in production to shape filters is flammable and should have been removed prior to shipment. This filter scrim can ignite. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Remove and replace air filters.
Products named: Thermo King Air Filter.
Report filed by WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC.
91E030000Received . 463 units.
Equipment / Electrical
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The material used in the pawl and shaft of the two top locking mechanisms in container clip-on diesel sets does not have adequate tensile strength or was not properly heat treated, and could cause the pawl and shaft to fracture.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Fracture of shaft while generator is in use may causeflying debris and result in injury to anyone in vicinity.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace the cast iron shafts with forged steel shafts.
Products named: Thermo King Generator.
Report filed by WESTINGHOUSE ELEC. CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
80E017000Received . 28,000 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The 22-inch diameter tank used to supply fuel to the refrigeration equipment is mounted to the trailer with hardware that may crack or fracture under stress. A crack or fracture in the hardware could result in partial or total separation of the tank from the trailer.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will remedy the defect by replacing the mounting hardware at no charge to owner.
Products named: Thermo King.
Report filed by THERMO. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Counts
| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Products in the campaigns
The product names in the NHTSA file.
- Tripac3
- Precedent S-6002
- Air Filter1
- Generator1
- Inverter 1100W1
- Inverter 1500W1
- Inverter 2000W1
- Precedent C-6001
- Precedent S-600M1
- Precedent S-7001
- T10001
- T1000 Spectrum1
- T1000R1
- T570R1
- T6001
- T600R1
- T8001
- T800R1
- TK4861
- Tripac-31
- Tripac-E1
- V2001
- V3001
- V5201
Official channels
- NHTSA recall lookupNHTSA shows the recalls of a child seat, a tire or equipment by brand and model.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
Cite this page
Recall Register. Thermo King: equipment recalls. https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/thermo-king/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
Manufacturers in the recall file: Thermo King Corp.; THERMO; WESTINGHOUSE ELEC. CORP.; WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC.
The brand is the make that NHTSA records for the campaign. A campaign that names 2 brands is on the page of each brand. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- Which Thermo King products do the campaigns name?
- The NHTSA records have 24 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is:
Tripac
- How many units does a Thermo King equipment campaign have?
- The median Thermo King campaign has 3,720 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.
- Which component do the Thermo King campaigns name most often?
- Equipment, in 11 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.