Fivecubits TREQ-VMX Mobile Tablet: Electrical system
Recall 17E020000 · Apr 13, 2017 · FiveCubits, Inc.
13,240
units affected
13,240
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17E020000
- Date
- Apr 13, 2017
- Maker
- FiveCubits, Inc.
- Units affected
- 13,240
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Equipment
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the lithium ion polymer battery in the tablet overheats, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fivecubits | Treq-VMX Mobile Tablet | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17E020000?
1 model: Fivecubits Treq-VMX Mobile Tablet (all years), about 13,240 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17E020000?
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.
What can happen?
If the lithium ion polymer battery in the tablet overheats, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.