2012 Freightliner Cascadia and Freightliner Coronado recall: equipment
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on December 21, 2012. It covers about 515 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 515
- reported
- Dec 21, 2012
- owners notified
- Feb 25, 2013
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the door separates from the APU while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers.
- Remedy
- 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 number 12V601000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 12V601000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Freightliner Cascadia and Freightliner Coronado equipment?
Yes. Recall 12V601000, reported on December 21, 2012, covers about 515 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V601000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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