NHTSA Recall 12V601000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V601000; Date: Dec. 21, 2012
If the door separates from the apu while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Freightliner Cascadia; 2012 Freightliner Coronado
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 515
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 cascadia and coronado tractor trailers manufactured from August 1, 2011, through December 30, 2011, equipped with thermo king tripac auxiliary power units (apu), serial numbers 3000106335 to 3000127584, manufactured from July 29, 2011, through November 7, 2011. The maintenance access panel door on the bottom of the apu may dislodge and separate.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and thermo king dealers will inspect the apus and replace any of the affected panel doors free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2013. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Dtna's recall campaign number is FL-637. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 25, 2013
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