Thermo King Corp. | NHTSA Recall #12E043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12E043000 by Thermo King Corp.. Affecting tripac auxiliary power units (apu), serial numbers 3000106335 to 3000127584, manufactured from july 29, 2011, through november 7, 2011, and used in tractor trucks Includes 3,720 affected units, Auxiliary Power Unit Door may Separate, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

tripac auxiliary power units (apu), serial numbers 3000106335 to 3000127584, manufactured from july 29, 2011, through november 7, 2011, and used in tractor trucks

Defect Summary

Thermo king is recalling certain tripac auxiliary power units (apu), serial numbers 3000106335 to 3000127584, manufactured from july 29, 2011, through november 7, 2011, and used in tractor trucks. the maintenance access panel door may dislodge and separate from the apu.

Corrective Action

Thermo king will notify owners, and dealers will replace the panel door free of charge. the recall began on november 2, 2012. owners may contact thermo king at 1-952-887-2200.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12E043000
Manufacturer: Thermo King Corp.
Report Received Date: 2012-10-12T00:00:00
Subject: Auxiliary power unit door may separate
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 3,720

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Thermo king is recalling certain tripac auxiliary power units (apu), serial numbers 3000106335 to 3000127584, manufactured from july 29, 2011, through november 7, 2011, and used in tractor trucks. the maintenance access panel door may dislodge and separate from the apu.
Consequence Summary: If the door separates from the apu while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers.
Corrective Action: Thermo king will notify owners, and dealers will replace the panel door free of charge. the recall began on november 2, 2012. owners may contact thermo king at 1-952-887-2200.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2yjb~9cuw-tptu
NHTSA ID: 12E043000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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