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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2022 HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN GLADIATORPart: 6030-2000-002022 HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN METROSTAR2023 HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN METROSTAR2021 HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN GLADIATOR2021 HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN METROSTAR2020 HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN METROSTAR2020 HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN GLADIATOR2023 HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN GLADIATORVehicle: 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
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2022 HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN GLADIATOR
- Brand or manufacturer
- HI-TECH E.V.S.
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V258000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety