NHTSA Campaign 16V143000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Mar 9, 2016 · 8,865 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured from March 24, 2014, through November 9, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Bergstrom Parksmart HVAC auxiliary units. On these units, there may be inadequate contact between the electrical connector on the compressor and electrical pins causing a high electrical resistance resulting in excessive heat.

Consequence

The overheated connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector caps. Additionally, dealers will replace the harnesses if there is evidence of heat discoloration. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-703.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2015 8,865
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2016 8,865

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V143000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.