NHTSA : 24V258000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

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 / Hazard

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

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles8

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.