Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E036000 Reported July 5, 2013

Lifting bracket may break

Q: What is recall 13E036000?

NHTSA recall 13E036000 was issued by Thermo King Corp. on July 5, 2013. It addresses: Lifting bracket may break. The recall affects approximately 689 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Thermo King Corp. · N/A · 689 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13E036000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thermo King Corp.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

689

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

July 5, 2013

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thermo King Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 13E036000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13E036000

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

What is recall 13E036000?

NHTSA recall 13E036000 was issued by Thermo King Corp. on July 5, 2013. It addresses: Lifting bracket may break. The recall affects approximately 689 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 13E036000 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.