Report Date
Jan 19, 2024
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
8
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | MAXI-METAL | FREIGHTLINER |
| 2020 | MAXI-METAL | KENWORTH |
| 2021 | MAXI-METAL | FREIGHTLINER |
| 2021 | MAXI-METAL | KENWORTH |
| 2022 | MAXI-METAL | FREIGHTLINER |
| 2022 | MAXI-METAL | KENWORTH |
| 2023 | MAXI-METAL | FREIGHTLINER |
| 2023 | MAXI-METAL | KENWORTH |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.