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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2023 MAXI-METAL KENWORTHPart: 6030-2000-002020 MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER2022 MAXI-METAL KENWORTH2020 MAXI-METAL KENWORTH2023 MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER2021 MAXI-METAL KENWORTH2021 MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER2022 MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINERVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
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Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Official action
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.
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- Product
- 2023 MAXI-METAL KENWORTH
- Brand or manufacturer
- MAXI-METAL
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V032000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety