FREIGHTLINER 2012: EQUIPMENT

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, equipp…

Recall #: 12V601000

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Freightliner recalled Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012 Cascadia and Cor….

FREIGHTLINER 2012: EQUIPMENT was recalled by Freightliner in December 21, 2012. Reason: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012 Cascadia and Coronado tractor traile…. Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and Thermo King dealers will inspect the APUs and replace any of…. Verify recall #12V601000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Freightliner issued this NHTSA recall-Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012 Cascadia and Coronado tractor traile….

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agency class: December 21, 2012
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #12V601000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

If the door separates from the APU while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers.

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12V601000
Date reported	December 21, 2012
Date initiated	December 21, 2012
Recalling firm	Freightliner
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

DTNA will notify owners, and Thermo King dealers will inspect the APUs and replace any of the affected panel doors free of charge…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on December 21, 2012. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12V601000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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