Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V588000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V588000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2014-2015 freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured may 5, 2014, to august 18, 2014 Includes 259 affected units, Inverter Causing Fires, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2015 freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured may 5, 2014, to august 18, 2014
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured may 5, 2014, to august 18, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped with certain 1100w, 1500w, or 2000w inverters sold 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
Dtna will notify owners, and thermo king will either replace the inverter free of charge or refund the full purchase price. the recall began on november 14, 2014. owners may contact thermo king customer service at 1-866-766-2708. owners may also contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-668.