Weldon Division of Akron Brass (Akron Brass) is recalling certain Hercules HC 1.7 Node multiplex nodes, part number 6060-2010-00. 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.
Weldon Division of Akron Brass – Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
| Report Received Date | 01/30/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24E006000 |
| Consequence Summary | Overloaded electrical circuits can overheateasing the risk of fire. |
| Corrective Action | Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161. Akron Brass number for this recall is TBS-24-002. This recall involves the same issue as stated in previous safety recall 23E-084. Vehicle owners may have vehicles that are affected by one or both recalls. |
| Recall Code | TSB 24-002 |
| Potentially Affected | 769 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E006000) |
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