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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.