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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24E042000·Announced 2024-05-31

Thermo King Recalls Tripac-3 Auxiliary Power Units Due to Loose Bolts

Thermo King is recalling certain Tripac-3 Auxiliary Power Units because short mounting bolts may loosen, causing the unit to detach and create a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the APU may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Thermo King Corp. is recalling certain Tripac-3 Auxiliary Power Units (APU) with part number 800908. These units were manufactured between April 8, 2024, and May 15, 2024. The recall affects 1,503 units.

The APU mounting kits contain mounting bolts that are too short and can loosen. If the bolts loosen, the APU may detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the APU mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Thermo King customer service at 1-952-887-2200 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Auxiliary Power Unit
Hazard
Affected units
1,503

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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