Thermo King Corp.: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Thermo King Corp. in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 12, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Auxiliary Power Unit Door may Separate

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.

NHTSA ID: 12E043000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,720

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 9, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Fuel Delivery Valve Cracking

Thermo King is recalling certain TK486 series diesel engines, manufactured from December 9, 2011, through April 3, 2012. The engines are used in cargo trailer climate control units and generator sets. The engines contain a fuel delivery valve that may crack.

NHTSA ID: 12E041000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,964

Consequence Summary:

The fuel delivery valve may crack and leak diesel fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Corrective Action:

Thermo King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery valve free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2012. Owners may contact Thermo King customer service center at 1-952-887-2200.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 26, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRIPAC DC-DC CONVERTER

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.

NHTSA ID: 12E023000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 982

Consequence Summary:

A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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