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NHTSARecalled 2014-09-23

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Is my product affected?

2015 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA; 2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

  • Brand FREIGHTLINER

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2014-2015 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with Thermo King inverters (1100W, 1500W, or 2000W models) sold as standalone options with TriPac EVOLUTION and TriPac-e Auxiliary Power Units. These inverters, which provide 120V AC household power to the tractor cabin, may spark or overheat, creating a fire hazard. The affected vehicles were manufactured between May 5, 2014, and August 18, 2014.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Thermo King customer service at 1-866-2708 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Thermo King will either replace the inverter free of charge or refund the full purchase price. The recall began on November 14, 2014, and DTNA's recall number is FL-668.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

An inverter fire may result in a vehicle fire.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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