HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN METROSTAR 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V258000

Make Model Year
HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN METROSTAR 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-05-29 2024-04-10 2024-04-10

Manufacturers Involved: Hi-Tech E.V.S.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Hi-Tech E.V.S. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Gladiator and Metrostar fire 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.

Consequence

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Hi-Tech customer service at 1-209-847-3042.

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.