MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V032000

Make Model Year
MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-02-22 2024-01-19 2024-01-22

Manufacturers Involved: MAXI-METAL INC.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

MAXI-METAL will work with Weldon to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact MAXI-METAL customer service at 1-418-228-6637.

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.