Hi-Tech E.V.S. recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Hi-Tech E.V.S. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Gladiator and Metrostar fire 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
Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Hi-Tech customer service at 1-209-847-3042.
Vehicles covered
- Hi-Tech E.V.S. Spartan Gladiator 2020–2023
- Hi-Tech E.V.S. Spartan Metrostar 2020–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V258000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hi-Tech E.V.S.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 10, 2024
- Owners notified
- May 29, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 29
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hi-Tech E.V.S. recall: Electrical system Mar 22, 2022
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.