Thermo King recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Thermo king corporation (thermo king) is recalling certain aftermarket tripac electric auxiliary idle reduction and temperature management systems (tripac-e). The tripac-e unit attaches to the tractor frame-rail several feet below or behind the tractor cab and is operated by a driver-controlled module. These units can short-circuit.
What could happen
A short circuit can result in overheating possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Thermo king will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit the units with an updated version of the DC-DC converter and a water-resistant terminal box. Thermo king has not determined a remedy plan. Owners may contact thermo king at 1-952-887-2200.
Vehicles covered
- Thermo King Tripac-E
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E023000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Thermo King Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 26, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 26, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 982
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.