The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E088000·Announced 2020-11-24

Weldon i4G Vivtech Control Panels Recalled for Electrical Defect

Weldon is recalling i4G Vivtech control panels because an electrical defect may cause the display to stop working, potentially delaying emergency services.

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 (ambulance control panel) where the failure could delay emergency services and increase the risk of injury or death, but no injuries or deaths have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Weldon Division of Akron Brass is recalling certain Weldon i4G Vivtech control panels, part numbers 10020480 and 10020481. The recall affects 538 units. The defect involves an incorrect processor over voltage that may cause the control panel display to stop working without warning. This failure can prevent some ambulance features from functioning.

If the ambulance features do not function, it can cause emergency services to be delayed, increasing the risk of injury or death. No specific injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Weldon will notify purchasers, and dealers will replace or repair the circuit board in the display free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Weldon customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM recall
Manufacturer
Weldon Division of Akron Brass
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance Control Panel
Hazard
Affected units
538

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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