MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Make : MAXI-METAL Model : UNSPECIFIED Year : 2023
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 24V032000
Date Owner's Notified: 2024-02-22 Date Received by ODI: 2024-01-19 Date Added to Database: 2024-01-22
Manufacturers Involved: MAXI-METAL INC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 19
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.