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Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V406000·Announced 2024-06-06

North Central Emergency Recalls 2021 Ford E-450 for Electrical Fire Risk

North Central Emergency is recalling one 2021 Ford E-450 because a firmware defect in Weldon nodes may cause electrical circuits to overheat and catch 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) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

North Central Emergency Vehicles is recalling one 2021 Ford E-450 vehicle equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system wiring where the firmware in the node 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 fire. No specific injuries or fires have been reported in the source text, but the potential for fire damage is the primary hazard.

Weldon will update the firmware free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in June 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or North Central customer service at 1-320-395-2529 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
NORTH CENTRAL EMERGENCY FORD E-450
Brand
NORTH CENTRAL EMERGENCY
Manufacturer
North Central Emergency Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • FORD E-450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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