NHTSA Campaign 22E037000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Issued by Weldon Division of Akron Brass · Reported May 5, 2022 · 860 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Weldon Division of Akron Brass (Akron Brass) is recalling certain V-mux Hercules HC Node 1.5 electrical multiplex modules, with part number 6060-1000-00. An additional resistor was inadvertently installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.

Consequence

Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Weldon will work with vehicle manufacturers and provide replacement modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2022. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161. Akron Brass number for this recall is TSB 22-001.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
WELDON V-MUX HERCULES HC NODE 860

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22E037000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.