Thermo King Corp. | NHTSA Recall #14E055000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14E055000 by Thermo King Corp.. Affecting 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") Includes 1,621 affected units, Inverter Failure may Result in Fire, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels1100w, 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")
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.