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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Hi-Tech E.V.S. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Gladiator and Metrostar 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 May 29, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Hi-Tech customer service at 1-209-847-3042.
- 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 fire trucks have Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes whose firmware may fail to shut off an output pin when a short circuit or wiring failure occurs. The result is overloaded electrical circuits.
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of fire. Owners should watch for signs of electrical trouble and contact the manufacturer promptly if they have an affected vehicle.
The remedy is a free firmware update from Weldon. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2024. To get the repair, contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Hi-Tech customer service at 1-209-847-3042, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| HI-Tech E.V.S. Spartan Gladiator | 2020202120222023 |
|---|---|
| HI-Tech E.V.S. Spartan Metrostar | 2020202120222023 |