Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V143000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V143000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2015-2016 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured from march 24, 2014, through november 9, 2015 Includes 8,865 affected units, Electrical Connector Compressor Overheating, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured from march 24, 2014, through november 9, 2015
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.