NHTSA Recall 12V601000: Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 515 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V601000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-637 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | December 21, 2012 |
| Owner notification | February 25, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V601000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.