FORD E-450 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V406000

Make Model Year
FORD E-450 2021
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-06-06 2024-06-06

Manufacturers Involved: North Central Emergency Vehicles

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23E-084

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.