Bergstrom Air Conditioner Recall for Fire Risk in Freightliner Trucks
Bergstrom is recalling ParkSmart HVAC units for Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to a connector defect that may cause overheating and increase the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle component defect that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/functional defects posing severe hazards.
Plain-English summary
Bergstrom Inc. is recalling certain ParkSmart HVAC Auxiliary units manufactured for Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The affected models are A22-69027-004, A22-69027-005, A22-72122-001, A22-72122-002, and BSM 1000627018. This recall involves 10,819 units.
The defect involves high electrical resistance caused by inadequate contact between the electrical connector on the compressor end of the harness and the electrical pins on the top of the compressor. This condition may result in excessive heat, and the overheated connection can increase the risk of a fire.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER recall
- Manufacturer
- Bergstrom Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — HVAC / Air Conditioner
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 10,819
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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