Maxi-Metal recall: Electrical system
What is 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.
What could happen
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
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 covered
- Maxi-Metal Freightliner 2020–2023
- Maxi-Metal Kenworth 2020–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V032000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Maxi-Metal Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 19, 2024
- Owners notified
- Feb 22, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 19
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.