Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
THERMO KING
Model Of Vehicle
TRIPAC-E
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12E023000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
A Short Circuit Can Result In Overheating Possibly Resulting In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
982
Date Owners Notified
20120926
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Date Report Received
20120626