NHTSAGeneral Alert
Thermo King Corp. - Accessory Power Unit May Detach from the Vehicle
Published: May 31, 2024Recall ID: 24E042000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Loose bolts may result in the APU detaching from the vehicle and becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Thermo King Corp. (Thermo King) is recalling certain Tripac-3 Auxiliary Power Units (APU) with part number 800908, manufactured between April 8, 2024, and May 15, 2024. The APU mounting kits contain mounting bolts that are too short and can loosen.
Affected Products
Accessory Power Unit May Detach from the Vehicle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Accessory Power Unit May Detach from the Vehicle |
| Nhtsa id | 24E042000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E042000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Thermo King Corp. |
| Defect summary | Thermo King Corp. (Thermo King) is recalling certain Tripac-3 Auxiliary Power Units (APU) with part number 800908, manufactured between April 8, 2024, and May 15, 2024. The APU mounting kits contain mounting bolts that are too short and can loosen. |
| Completion rate | 94.77 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the APU mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Thermo King customer service at 1-952-887-2200. |
| Consequence summary | Loose bolts may result in the APU detaching from the vehicle and becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 1503 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-31T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |