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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Custom Truck and Body Works (Custom Truck) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-550 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
- Custom Truck will work with Weldon to update the firmware, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired. Owners may contact Custom Truck customer service at 1-888-712-2963 or Weldon Division of Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161.
What this recall means for you
This recall covers certain 2020 Ford F-550 trucks fitted with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. If a short circuit or wiring failure occurs, the node's firmware may not shut off the output pin, so electrical circuits can become overloaded.
Overloaded circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. The remedy is a firmware update to the node, provided free of charge by Custom Truck in cooperation with Weldon. According to the notice, all affected vehicles have already been repaired.
If you own an affected vehicle, you can contact Custom Truck customer service at 1-888-712-2963 or Weldon Division of Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle has any outstanding repairs.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Custom Truck & Body Works Ford F-550 | 2020 |
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