Defect Description For Recall
All Tripac Auxiliary Power Units (Tripac Apu) Tripac Tier 1 (Serial Number Range 023D00A001 To 065D02A022) And Tripac Tier 2 (Serial Number Range 0453Tc0001 To 1153Tc5116) Installed As Aftermarket Equipment For Use On Heavy Trucks To Reduce Unnecessary Truck Idle And Conserve Diesel Fuel. The Apu’S Circuit ProteCTIon Is Not Adequate To Protect Against Electrical Faults In The Apu.
Make Of Vehicle
TRIPAC
Model Of Vehicle
AUXILIARY POWER UNIT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
05E080000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
Inadequate Circuit ProteCTIon Could Result In The Apu Overheating And Causing A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Retrofit The Apu With A New Fuse Kit Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 20, 2005. Owners May Contact Thermo King At 952-887-2396.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
8000
Date Owners Notified
20051220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Date Report Received
20051216