THERMO KING THERMO KING PRECEDENT S-600 Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
THERMO KING PRECEDENT S-600
Brand
THERMO KING
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Thermo King Corp. is recalling certain THERMO KING PRECEDENT S-600 equipment due to structure issues. If a panel, or pieces of it, detach from the unit, they may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If a panel, or pieces of it, detach from the unit, they may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026