NHTSA Campaign 24V032000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by MAXI-METAL INC. · Reported Jan 19, 2024 · 19 vehicles affected

What's wrong

MAXI-METAL INC. (MAXI-METAL) is recalling certain 2020-2023 MAXI/Freightliner and MAXI/Kenworth 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

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

Remedy

MAXI-METAL will work with Weldon to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact MAXI-METAL customer service at 1-418-228-6637.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER 2020 19
MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER 2021 19
MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER 2022 19
MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER 2023 19
MAXI-METAL KENWORTH 2020 19
MAXI-METAL KENWORTH 2021 19
MAXI-METAL KENWORTH 2022 19
MAXI-METAL KENWORTH 2023 19

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V032000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.