The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24E006000·Announced 2024-01-30

Weldon Division of Akron Brass Recalls Hercules HC 1.7 Node Multiplex Nodes

Weldon Division of Akron Brass is recalling 769 Hercules HC 1.7 Node multiplex nodes due to a firmware defect that may cause electrical circuits to overheat and increase fire 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 (fire risk from overheating electrical circuits) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Weldon Division of Akron Brass is recalling certain Hercules HC 1.7 Node multiplex nodes, part number 6060-2010-00. The recall involves 769 units. The defect occurs when a short circuit or wiring failure causes the node's firmware to fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of fire. This recall involves the same issue as stated in previous safety recall 23E-084, and vehicle owners may have vehicles affected by one or both recalls.

Weldon will update the firmware free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 08, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161. Akron Brass number for this recall is TBS-24-002. 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.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM recall
Manufacturer
Weldon Division of Akron Brass
Category
Vehicle — Electrical Component
Hazard
Affected units
769

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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