Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E080000 Reported December 16, 2005

Auxiliary power units/possible fire

Q: What is recall 05E080000?

NHTSA recall 05E080000 was issued by Thermo King Corp. on December 16, 2005. It addresses: Auxiliary power units/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 8,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Thermo King Corp. · N/A · 8,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05E080000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thermo King Corp.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

8,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

December 16, 2005

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Inadequate circuit protection could result in the apu overheating and causing a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thermo King Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 05E080000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05E080000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05E080000?

NHTSA recall 05E080000 was issued by Thermo King Corp. on December 16, 2005. It addresses: Auxiliary power units/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 8,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thermo King Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E080000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.