Hearth Record

Equipment (Thermo King)

Vehicle equipment recall 12E-041. NHTSA received THERMO KING CORP.’s report on Oct 9, 2012.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received THERMO KING CORP.’s report on Oct 9, 2012. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

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.

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Equipment.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 1,964 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Thermo King TK486Built from Oct 17, 2011 to Nov 10, 2011

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by THERMO KING CORP..
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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