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HighNHTSA·24V147000·Announced 2024-02-26

Pierce Recalls 2023-2024 Commercial Chassis Due to Electrical Fire Risk

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2023-2024 Commercial Chassis because a firmware defect in specific multiplex nodes can cause electrical circuits to overheat and potentially start a fire.

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 electrical overheating) where no injuries or deaths have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2023-2024 Commercial Chassis vehicles equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex 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. This malfunction results in overloaded electrical circuits.

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 for more information. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B334.

To correct the issue, Weldon will update the firmware free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE COMMERCIAL
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
15

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 (1)

  • COMMERCIAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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