Vehicle recall 16V143000 · March 9, 2016
2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia
The affected vehicles are equipped with Bergstrom Parksmart HVAC auxiliary units.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V143000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 9, 2016
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-703
- Owner notification
- May 12, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,865
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner; Equipment › Electrical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Cascadia (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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