Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E017000 Reported March 2, 2016

Connector for hvac auxiliary unit may overheat

Bergstrom Inc. · N/A · 10,819 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16E017000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bergstrom Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
10,819
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 2, 2016

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The overheated connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bergstrom Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16E017000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16E017000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16E017000?

NHTSA recall 16E017000 was issued by Bergstrom Inc. on March 2, 2016. It addresses: Connector for hvac auxiliary unit may overheat. The recall affects approximately 10,819 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bergstrom Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E017000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.