NHTSA recall 17E020000 · Equipment
Electrical system › Software
Reported Apr 13, 201713,240 vehicles affectedFiveCubits, Inc.
The defect
FiveCubits, Inc. (FiveCubits) is recalling certain TREQ-VMx mobile data tablets sold for use by commercial truck operators in the construction materials industry. The tablets contain lithium ion polymer batteries that may overheat.
The risk
If the lithium ion polymer battery in the tablet overheats, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
The remedy
FiveCubits will notify owners and will push an over-the-air (OTA) software update to keep the batteries at a low state of charge, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2017. Owners may contact FiveCubits customer service at 1-888-473-5832.
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