Parksmart Hvac Auxiliary Unit: Electrical system

Date

March 2, 2016

Filed by

Bergstrom Inc.

Vehicles

Parksmart Hvac Auxiliary Unit (years not listed)

Component

Electrical System; Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

10819

What can happen

The overheated connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

May 13, 2016

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

16E017000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.