Thermo King Corp. | NHTSA Recall #06E039000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E039000 by Thermo King Corp.. Includes 14,000 affected units, AUXILIARY POWER UNIT FALLS FROM VEHICLE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain thermo king tripac auxiliary power units, tripac tier 1 serial number range 023d00a001 to 065d02a022 and tripac tier 2 serial number range 0453tc0001 to #1153tc5116, sold as aftermarket for use on any tractor trailer or box truck. the tripac apu claw-shaped and bolted aluminum alloy clamps may crack allowing the unit to come loose and possibly separate from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Thermo king will notify owners and replace the aluminum clamps with steel clamps free of charge. the recall began on july 11, 2006. owners may contact thermo king at 952-887-2200.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E039000

Manufacturer: Thermo King Corp.

Report Received Date: 2006-05-10T00:00:00

Subject: Auxiliary power unit falls from vehicle

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 14,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain thermo king tripac auxiliary power units, tripac tier 1 serial number range 023d00a001 to 065d02a022 and tripac tier 2 serial number range 0453tc0001 to #1153tc5116, sold as aftermarket for use on any tractor trailer or box truck. the tripac apu claw-shaped and bolted aluminum alloy clamps may crack allowing the unit to come loose and possibly separate from the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: A vehicle crash could occur should the apu fall from the truck while the vehicle is in use.

Corrective Action: Thermo king will notify owners and replace the aluminum clamps with steel clamps free of charge. the recall began on july 11, 2006. owners may contact thermo king at 952-887-2200.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 06E039000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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