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HighNHTSA·21E035000·Announced 2021-04-21

Weldon V-Mux Vista IV LCD Display Recall for Electrical Defect

Akron Brass is recalling Weldon V-Mux Vista IV LCD displays used in emergency vehicles due to a defect that may cause the screen to lock up or become nonfunctional.

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 have been 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 is due to a defect where the displays may experience low voltage spikes, causing 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 replace the IV Standard LCD displays free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2021. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161. Akron Brass's number for this recall is TSB 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
181

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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