Safety Recall NHTSA · 14E020000 Reported May 8, 2014

Side panels may disengage from latch pins

Thermo King Corp. · N/A · 9,513 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14E020000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
9,513
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 8, 2014
Completion Rate
89.07

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If a panel, or pieces of it, detach from the unit, they may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 14E020000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14E020000

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

What is recall 14E020000?

NHTSA recall 14E020000 was issued by Thermo King Corp. on May 8, 2014. It addresses: Side panels may disengage from latch pins. The recall affects approximately 9,513 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 14E020000 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.