Weldon V-mux Hercules HC Node: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 24E006000 · 769 units potentially affected · filed Jan 30, 2024
What's wrong
Weldon Division of Akron Brass (Akron Brass) is recalling certain Hercules HC 1.7 Node multiplex nodes, part number 6060-2010-00. 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.
Why it matters
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 February 08, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161. Akron Brass number for this recall is TBS-24-002. This recall involves the same issue as stated in previous safety recall 23E-084. Vehicle owners may have vehicles that are affected by one or both recalls.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24E006000
- Manufacturer no.
- TSB 24-002
- Manufacturer
- Weldon Division OF Akron Brass
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 769
- Report received
- Jan 30, 2024
- Owner letters
- Feb 8, 2024
- Type
- Equipment
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