NHTSA Recall 16V143000: Air conditioner (equipment) and electrical (equipment)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,865 vehicles. It affects 2015–2016 Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V143000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-703 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL |
| Report received | March 9, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 12, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V143000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.