If the door separates from the APU while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers.
If the door separates from the APU while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251693-freightliner-cascadia-2012-recall-equipment · Recall date December 21, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V601000
“FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2012) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 21, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251693-freightliner-cascadia-2012-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 12V601000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12V601000 — Daimler Trucks North America FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2012) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2012) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 12V601000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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