Inverter causing fires
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.
Safety Consequence
An inverter fire may result in a vehicle 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.
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FAQ: Recall 14V588000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V588000?
NHTSA recall 14V588000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on September 23, 2014. It addresses: Inverter causing fires. The recall affects approximately 259 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V588000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-668. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.