NHTSA Campaign 24V012000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by Pierce Manufacturing · Reported Jan 10, 2024 · 248 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner and International Chassis vehicles 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

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

Remedy

Pierce will work with the equipment manufacturer Weldon to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2024. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is Pierce 74B332.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PIERCE FREIGHTLINER 2020 248
PIERCE FREIGHTLINER 2021 248
PIERCE FREIGHTLINER 2022 248
PIERCE FREIGHTLINER 2023 248
PIERCE INTERNATIONAL 2020 248
PIERCE INTERNATIONAL 2021 248
PIERCE INTERNATIONAL 2022 248
PIERCE INTERNATIONAL 2023 248

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V012000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.