Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E015000 Reported March 28, 2013

Temperature control electrical short

Thermo King Corp. · N/A · 8,330 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13E015000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8,330
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 28, 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thermo King Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 13E015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Thermo King Corp. or involving N/A.

Recall 26V290000
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Power transfer unit may fail and cause a loss of drive power
N/A · 61,711 affected · May 7, 2026
Recall 73V092000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Brakes:mechanical service:other
N/A · 2,607 affected · Apr 30, 1973
Recall 73V094000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Suspension
N/A · 11,705 affected · Apr 30, 1973
Recall 26T011000
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Tire tread may separate
N/A · 69 affected · Apr 18, 2026
Recall 26E021000
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Engine failure may cause fire or loss of drive power
N/A · 2,689 affected · Apr 16, 2026

FAQ: Recall 13E015000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13E015000?

NHTSA recall 13E015000 was issued by Thermo King Corp. on March 28, 2013. It addresses: Temperature control electrical short. The recall affects approximately 8,330 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thermo King Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E015000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.