MAXI-METAL INC. – Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire

MAXI-METAL INC. (MAXI-METAL) is recalling certain 2020-2023 MAXI/Freightliner and MAXI/Kenworth 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.


Report Received Date 01/19/2024
NHTSA ID 24V032000
Consequence Summary Overloaded electrical circuits can overheateasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action MAXI-METAL will work with Weldon to update the firmware, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact MAXI-METAL customer service at 1-418-228-6637.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 19
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V032000)

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