The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E078000·Announced 2020-10-16

Weldon V-Mux Vista IV LCD Displays Recalled for Electrical Lockup

Akron Brass is recalling Weldon V-Mux Vista IV LCD displays used in emergency vehicles because they may lock up due to voltage spikes, potentially delaying emergency efforts.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect can delay emergency efforts and increase the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Akron Brass Company (Akron Brass) Weldon Division is recalling certain Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays. These displays are used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. The recall affects 990 units.

The defect involves low voltage spikes that can cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional due to varying electrical installations. If the display becomes locked up or non-functional, it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.

Akron Brass will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the IV Standard LCD displays free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161. Akron Brass's number for this recall is 20-10. 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL recall
Manufacturer
Weldon Division of Akron Brass
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle Components
Hazard
Affected units
990

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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