Safety Recall NHTSA · 12E023000 Reported June 26, 2012

Tripac dc-dc converter

Q: What is recall 12E023000?

NHTSA recall 12E023000 was issued by Thermo King Corp. on June 26, 2012. It addresses: Tripac dc-dc converter. The recall affects approximately 982 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 · 982 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12E023000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thermo King Corp.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

982

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

June 26, 2012

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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 12E023000 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 12E023000

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

What is recall 12E023000?

NHTSA recall 12E023000 was issued by Thermo King Corp. on June 26, 2012. It addresses: Tripac dc-dc converter. The recall affects approximately 982 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 12E023000 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.