Parksmart Hvac Auxiliary Unit: Equipment
Recall 16E017000 · Mar 2, 2016 · Bergstrom Inc.
10,819
units affected
10,819
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16E017000
- Date
- Mar 2, 2016
- Maker
- Bergstrom Inc.
- Units affected
- 10,819
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment > Appliance > Air conditioner; Electrical system
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Bergstrom Inc. (Bergstrom) is recalling certain ParkSmart HVAC Auxiliary units manufactured for Freightliner Cascadia trucks, specifically models A22-69027-004, A22-69027-005, A22-72122-001, A22-72122-002, and BSM 1000627018. High electrical resistance from inadequate contact between the electrical connector on the compressor end of the harness and the electrical pins on the top of the compressor may result in excessive heat.
What can happen
The overheated connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Daimler Trucks North America will notify owners and authorized Freightliner 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 13, 2016. Owners may contact Bergstrom customer service at 1-866-204-8570.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Parksmart | Hvac Auxiliary Unit | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16E017000?
1 model: Parksmart Hvac Auxiliary Unit (all years), about 10,819 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16E017000?
Daimler Trucks North America will notify owners and authorized Freightliner 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 13, 2016. Owners may contact.
What can happen?
The overheated connection can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.