Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

12E043000

ManufacturerThermo King Corp.Reported2012-10-12Affected3,720 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.