CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Commercial Chassis equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex 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. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B334.
- 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 2023-2024 Pierce Commercial chassis are equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes. If a short circuit or wiring failure occurs, the node's firmware may fail to shut off an output pin, so electrical circuits can become overloaded.
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should be aware of this hazard and check whether their vehicle is affected.
The remedy is a free firmware update that will be performed by Weldon at no cost to you. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for owner notification. To ask about your vehicle, contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 (Pierce recall number 74B334), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Commercial | 20232024 |
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