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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Pierce fire apparatus built on 2020-2023 Freightliner and International chassis are equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. If a short circuit or wiring failure occurs, the node's firmware may fail to shut off the output pin, allowing electrical circuits to become overloaded.
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The remedy is a firmware update for the Weldon node, provided free of charge through Pierce in cooperation with Weldon. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2024. If you have questions or believe your vehicle is affected, contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 and reference Pierce recall 74B332. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Freightliner | 2020202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Pierce International | 2020202120222023 |