CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks may have an HVAC auxiliary unit with a compressor electrical connector that does not make adequate contact with its pins. This can create high electrical resistance, causing the connection to overheat.
The overheated connection can increase the risk of a fire. Owners are advised to have their truck inspected and repaired as soon as possible. The repair is free at an authorized dealer, where connector caps will be replaced and, if there is evidence of heat discoloration, the harness will also be replaced. Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America, and can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 20152016 |
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