Appliance: air conditionerRecall 16V-143 · 2015–2016 Freightliner Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 16V-143 covers 8,865 2015–2016 Freightliner Cascadia for a appliance: air conditioner problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The overheated connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 24, 2014 to November 9, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.