NHTSA recall 14E055000 · Equipment
Equipment › Electrical
Reported Aug 20, 20141,621 vehicles affectedThermo King Corp.
The defect
Thermo King Corporation (Thermo King) is recalling certain 1100W, 1500W, and 2000W inverters sold May 15, 2014, to July 31, 2014, as a standalone option with both the Thermo King TriPac EVOLUTION and TriPac-e Auxiliary Power Units ("APU"). The Thermo King inverters provide 120V AC household power to a tractor cabin. The inverters may spark or overheat, resulting in a potential fire.
The risk
An inverter fire may result in a vehicle fire.
The remedy
Thermo King will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the inverter free of charge or offer a full refund. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Thermo King customer service at 1-866-776-2708.