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HighNHTSA·22V596000·Announced 2022-08-08

Pierce Recalls 2022 Fire Trucks Due to Electrical Module Defect

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2022 M2-106, M2-112, and F550 fire trucks because a defective electrical module can cause vehicle lighting to fail, increasing crash risk.

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 vehicle lighting failure increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2022 M2-106, M2-112, and F550 fire trucks equipped with Weldon V-mux Hercules HC Node 1.5 electrical multiplex modules. The recall addresses a defect where an additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board.

This defect can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail. Inoperative vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723 to schedule a repair. Weldon will replace the modules free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2022. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B320. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE M2-112, F550, M2-106
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
10

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • M2-112
  • F550
  • M2-106

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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