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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12E023000

Thermo King Tripac-E — Equipment

Published June 26, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 26, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12E023000, published June 26, 2012. Recalling firm: Thermo King Corp.; Thermo King Tripac-E — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
THERMO KING
Model
TRIPAC-E
Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Lot
THERMO KING TRIPAC-E
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Thermo King Tripac-E — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E023000 on June 26, 2012. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THERMO KING. Model: TRIPAC-E.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)