NHTSA recall 12E041000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Oct 9, 20121,964 vehicles affectedTHERMO KING CORP.Built Oct 17, 2011 – Nov 10, 2011
The defect
Thermo King is recalling certain TK486 series diesel engines, manufactured from December 9, 2011, through April 3, 2012. The engines are used in cargo trailer climate control units and generator sets. The engines contain a fuel delivery valve that may crack.
The risk
The fuel delivery valve may crack and leak diesel fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The remedy
Thermo King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery valve free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2012. Owners may contact Thermo King customer service center at 1-952-887-2200.