CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling one 2021 Ford E-450 vehicle 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. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed June 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or North Central customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
- 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
A short circuit or wiring failure in this emergency vehicle's electrical system can go unchecked. The firmware in the Weldon Input-Output node may fail to shut off the affected output pin, which can overload the electrical circuits.
Overloaded circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of fire. Owners should treat this as a safety issue and schedule the repair promptly.
The remedy is a free firmware update from Weldon. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in June 2024. You can contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or North Central customer service at 1-320-395-2529. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| North Central Emergency Ford E-450 | 2021 |
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