NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MAXI-METAL INC. - Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Published: January 19, 2024Recall ID: 24V032000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Product Description & Identification
MAXI-METAL INC. (MAXI-METAL) is recalling certain 2020-2023 MAXI/Freightliner and MAXI/Kenworth trucks equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Affected Products
Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 24V032000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V032000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | MAXI-METAL INC. |
| Defect summary | MAXI-METAL INC. (MAXI-METAL) is recalling certain 2020-2023 MAXI/Freightliner and MAXI/Kenworth trucks equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits. |
| Corrective action | MAXI-METAL will work with Weldon to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact MAXI-METAL customer service at 1-418-228-6637. |
| Consequence summary | Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 19 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |