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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V012000·Announced 2024-01-10

Pierce Recalls 2020-2023 Freightliner and International Chassis for Fire Risk

Pierce is recalling 248 Freightliner and International chassis vehicles from 2020-2023 due to a firmware defect that can cause electrical fires.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that can cause electrical fires, which falls under the 'Severe' category due to the risk of significant property damage and potential injury, even though no specific injuries are reported in the text.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 248 model year 2020-2023 Freightliner and International chassis vehicles equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. The recall addresses a defect in the node's firmware that may fail to shut off the output pin during a short circuit or wiring failure, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the potential for fire is a significant safety hazard.

Pierce will work with the equipment manufacturer Weldon to update the firmware free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 26, 2024. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE INTERNATIONAL, FREIGHTLINER
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
248

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 (2)

  • INTERNATIONAL
  • FREIGHTLINER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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