NHTSA Campaign 24V147000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Issued by Pierce Manufacturing · Reported Feb 26, 2024 · 15 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PIERCE COMMERCIAL 2023 15
PIERCE COMMERCIAL 2024 15

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V147000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.