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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 24V032000

2020 Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2023 Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2021 Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2021 Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2022 Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2023 Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2020 Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2022 Maxi-Metal Kenworth — Electrical system: wiring

Published January 22, 2024 · Recall initiated: January 19, 2024

Summary

NHTSA records recall 24V032000, published January 22, 2024 and initiated January 19, 2024. Recalling firm: MAXI-METAL INC.; 2020 Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2023 Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2021 Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2021 Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2022 Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2023 Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2020 Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2022 Maxi-Metal Kenworth — Electrical system: wiring.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
MAXI-METAL
Model
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
MAXI-METAL INC.
Lot
2020 MAXI-METAL KENWORTH | 2023 MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER | 2021 MAXI-METAL KENWORTH | 2021 MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER | 2022 MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER | 2023 MAXI-METAL KENWORTH | 2020 MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER | 2022 MAXI-METAL KENWORTH
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2020 Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2023 Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2021 Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2021 Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2022 Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2023 Maxi-Metal Kenworth | 2020 Maxi-Metal Freightliner | 2022 Maxi-Metal Kenworth — Electrical system: wiring recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V032000 on January 22, 2024. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAXI-METAL. Model: KENWORTH.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)