Recall 16V143000: 2015–2016 Freightliner Cascadia

Report received

Mar 9, 2016

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

8,865vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Freightliner Cascadia16 complaints
• 2016 Freightliner Cascadia12 complaints