The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14E055000·Announced 2014-08-20

Thermo King Inverters Recalled for Fire Risk in Tractor Cabins

Thermo King is recalling specific 1100W, 1500W, and 2000W inverters sold between May and July 2014 because they may spark or overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential fire hazard that may result in a vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

Thermo King Corporation is recalling certain 1100W, 1500W, and 2000W inverters sold as a standalone option with the Thermo King TriPac EVOLUTION and TriPac-e Auxiliary Power Units (APU). These units were sold between May 15, 2014, and July 31, 2014. The inverters provide 120V AC household power to a tractor cabin.

The recall is being issued because the inverters may spark or overheat, which could result in a potential fire. An inverter fire may subsequently lead to a vehicle fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
Thermo King Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,621

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · Thermo King Corp.

See all →

Same hazard · fire

See all →