Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner and International Chassis 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.
Pierce Manufacturing – Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
| Report Received Date | 01/10/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V012000 |
| Consequence Summary | Overloaded electrical circuits can overheateasing the risk of fire. |
| Corrective Action | Pierce will work with the equipment manufacturer Weldon to 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 Pierce 74B332. |
| Recall Code | 74B332 |
| Potentially Affected | 248 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V012000) |
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