FREIGHTLINER 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA vehicles due to equipment issues. If the door separates from the APU while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the door separates from the APU while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026