PIERCE COMMERCIAL 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V147000

Make Model Year
PIERCE COMMERCIAL 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-04-16 2024-02-26 2024-02-26

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B334

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Pierce Manufacturing "Pierce" is recalling certain 2023-2024 Commercial Chassis equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex 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 manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B334.

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.