Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V601000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V601000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 515 affected units, Auxiliary Power Unit Door may Separate, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V601000
Report Received Date: 2012-12-21T00:00:00
Subject: Auxiliary power unit door may separate
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 515

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-637
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: If the door separates from the apu while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V601000
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