The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V032000·Announced 2024-01-19

Maxi-Metal Recalls 2020-2023 Kenworth and Freightliner Trucks for Fire Risk

Maxi-Metal is recalling 2020-2023 Kenworth and Freightliner trucks because a firmware defect in certain electrical nodes may prevent circuits from shutting off, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 electrical overload) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Maxi-Metal Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Maxi-Metal Kenworth and Freightliner trucks equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. The recall addresses a defect in the firmware of these nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or property damage associated with this defect.

Maxi-Metal will work with Weldon to update the firmware free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Maxi-Metal customer service at 1-418-228-6637 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER, KENWORTH
Brand
MAXI-METAL
Manufacturer
MAXI-METAL INC.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
19

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)

  • FREIGHTLINER
  • KENWORTH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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