9999 THERMO KING TRIPAC-E Recall

Campaign:: 12E023000 on 06/25/2012
Component:: Equipment
Affected:: 982
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: A short circuit can result in overheating possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .