NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Pierce Manufacturing - Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Published: January 10, 2024Recall ID: 24V012000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Product Description & Identification
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner and International Chassis vehicles 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 | 24V012000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V012000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Pierce Manufacturing |
| Defect summary | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner and International Chassis vehicles 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 | Pierce will work with the equipment manufacturer Weldon to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2024. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is Pierce 74B332. |
| Consequence summary | Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 74B332 |
| Potentially affected | 248 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |