Recall 24E006000: Electrical System

NHTSA recall 24E006000 · announced January 30, 2024 · Weldon · 769 units affected

The problem

Weldon Division of Akron Brass (Akron Brass) is recalling certain Hercules HC 1.7 Node multiplex nodes, part number 6060-2010-00. 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.

The risk

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

What to do

Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 08, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161. Akron Brass number for this recall is TBS-24-002. This recall involves the same issue as stated in previous safety recall 23E-084. Vehicle owners may have vehicles that are affected by one or both recalls.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.