THERMO KING THERMO KING T600 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 T600
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 T600 equipment due to equipment issues. An electrical short circuit may result in a vehicle fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An electrical short circuit may result in a vehicle fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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