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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Spencer Manufacuring, Inc. (Spencer) is recalling certain 2020 pumper fire 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.
- Risk
- Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Spencer customer service at 1-269-637-8721.
- 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
This recall covers certain 2020 Spencer pumper fire trucks 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, which can overload the electrical circuits.
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners of affected trucks were notified by mail beginning January 24, 2024.
The remedy is a free firmware update from Weldon. Contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Spencer customer service at 1-269-637-8721 to arrange the repair, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spencer Pumper | 2020 |
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