Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Alexis Fire Equipment Company |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 24V009000 |
| Report Received Date | 1/9/2024 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 56 |
| Completion Rate | 46.43% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Apparatus 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.
Issue
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Consequence Summary
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 22, 2024. Owners may contact Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
