The defect
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner and International Chassis vehicles 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.
The risk
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The remedy
Pierce will work with the equipment manufacturer Weldon to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2024. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is Pierce 74B332.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Freightliner | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Pierce International | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Freightliner | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce Freightliner | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce Freightliner | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce Freightliner | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce International | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce International | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce International | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce International | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2024
178 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the electrical system; Pierce Manufacturing filed 54 campaigns in all.
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| 24V959000 20 Dec 2024 | Gillig, LLC |
| 24V942000 19 Dec 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 24V940000 18 Dec 2024 | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| 24V932000 16 Dec 2024 | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
| 24V930000 13 Dec 2024 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024