NHTSA recall 16V143000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 16V143000 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-703 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Reported | 2016-03-09 |
| Owners notified | 2016-05-12 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| Units potentially affected | 8865 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2017 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2017-10-30 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 8865 |
| Reported remedied | 7129 (80%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 3 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2017 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
The overheated connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.
| 2015 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | Built 2014-03-24 to 2015-11-09. |
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| 2016 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | Built 2014-03-24 to 2015-11-09. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| SB54-358 | 2023-05-05. Service bulletin. Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Converting CTP1 to CTP2. Description of Revisions: This bulletin replaces the version dated 11/28/2022. The CTP replacement part number has been updated. |
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| SB54-358 | 2022-12-03. Service bulletin. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Converting CTP1 to CTP2. |
| SB54-278 | 2021-05-24. Service bulletin. Powernet Troubleshooting Guide: Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter |
| SB20-58 | 2021-05-24. Service bulletin. Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement. As part of the changes made for early production EPA07 engines, the transmission oil cooler was moved into the radiator, and transmission oil cooler lines equipped with Gates Quick-Detach (QLD) connectors were fitted. |
| FTLCAE167-2016 | 2021-05-17. Service bulletin. Important Update for Parked HVAC System Options |
| TSN 32-09 | 2021-05-13. Service bulletin. TSN for all Cascadia vehicles equipped with an Airliner rear suspension and the HD 6-piece bolted style forward suspension crossmember - Cascadia vehicles equipped with an Airliner rear suspension and the HD 6-piece bolted style forward suspension crossmember. |
| TSN 32-06 REV A | 2021-05-13. Service bulletin. TSN for all Cascadia vehicles equipped with Airliner 40K and 40K extra duty rear suspensions - Customer complaints of loose fasteners at the rear suspension crossmember where the c-channel attaches to the gussets |
| TSN 18484 | 2021-05-13. Service bulletin. Technical Service Note on Intermittent loss of power steering assist, LH turn only for Cascadia. Only intended for customers wishing to add a power steering oil cooler. For replacement of the gear reference TSN 46-01 |
| TSN 31-11 | 2021-05-13. Service bulletin. TSN for all Cascadia vehicles equipped with a driveline center bearing midship support. Reference the following illustration - Customer complaints of loose fasteners at the bracket to channel bolted connection. |
| TSN 31-10 | 2021-05-13. Service bulletin. TSN for all Cascadia vehicles equipped with the inverted U end of frame closing crossmember.- Customer complaints of loose fasteners at the end of frame closing crossmember where the c-channel attaches to the gussets. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.