NHTSA recall 05E080000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Dec 16, 20058,000 vehicles affectedTHERMO KING CORP.
The defect
All tripac auxiliary power units (tripac apu) tripac tier 1 (serial number range 023d00a001 to 065d02a022) and tripac tier 2 (serial number range 0453tc0001 to 1153tc5116) installed as aftermarket equipment for use on heavy trucks to reduce unnecessary truck idle and conserve diesel fuel. the apu's circuit protection IS not adequate to protect against electrical faults in the apu.
The risk
Inadequate circuit protection could result in the apu overheating and causing a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will retrofit the apu with a new fuse kit free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2005. owners may contact thermo king at 952-887-2396.