Recall 12E043000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 12E043000 · announced October 12, 2012 · Thermo King · 3,720 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the door separates from the APU while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.