The defect
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.
The risk
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
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| 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