Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Pierce Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 24V147000 |
| Report Received Date | 2/26/2024 |
| Component | N/A |
| Vehicles Affected | 15 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
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.
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
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.
