NHTSA Recall 24V147000
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2024-02-26. An estimated 15 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 74B334
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.