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April 17, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V273000
Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V273
Manufacturer Spencer Manufacturing, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 2
Summary
Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. (Spencer) is recalling certain 2024 Pumper vehicles equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output 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.
Remedy
Spencer will work with Weldon to update the firmware, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Spencer customer service at 1-269-637-8721.
Notes
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.
Chronology :
November 2023 – Weldon filed a recall report (23E-084) for a similar type of device (multiplex node) after identifying an issue with the electrical current sensing calibration. Subsequently, Weldon reviewed the performance of a product with a similar function, the Hercules HC node.
December 2023 – The results of Weldon’s initial testing indicated the Node fused internally and performed in a safe manner.
January 2024 – Additional testing of production samples indicated that a short circuit in vehicle wiring could cause overheating of the node.
On January 24, 2024, Weldon decided to conduct a recall and issue a firmware update to remedy the issue.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| SPENCER | PUMPER | 2024 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V273-3001.pdf 646.011KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V273-3674.PDF 213.596KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most recent Recall Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V273&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-273
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. APR 17, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-273 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Spencer Manufacturing, Inc.
Address : 165 Veterans Blvd
South Haven MI 49090 Company phone : 269-637-8721
Population :
Number of potentially involved : NR Estimated percentage with defect : NR
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Spencer Pumper Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by our supplier, Weldon. Recalled products have a
different firmware version, serial number, and date range than those not included in the recall.
Production Dates : NOV 22, 2023 – APR 17, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The node may not shut off the output pin if there is a short circuit in the vehicle wiring or other devices installed on the vehicle.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure in the vehicle, the node may
not turn off power. If the electrical circuits become overloaded, depending on how the node is wired into the vehicle, including whether the wiring is located near a fuel source, there is an increased risk of heat related damage or fire.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-273 Page 2 Component Name 1 : Hercules HC 1.7 Node Component Description : Node
Component Part Number : 6060-2010-00 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Weldon Division of Akron Brass Address : 3656 Paragon Drive
Columbus Ohio 43228
Country : United States Chronology :
November 2023 – Weldon filed a recall report (23E-084) for a similar type of device (multiplex node) after identifying an issue with the electrical current sensing calibration. Subsequently, Weldon reviewed the performance of a product with a similar function, the Hercules HC node.
December 2023 – The results of Weldon’s initial testing indicated the Node fused internally and performed in a safe manner.
January 2024 – Additional testing of production samples indicated that a short circuit in vehicle wiring could cause overheating of the node.
On January 24, 2024, Weldon decided to conduct a recall and issue a firmware update to remedy the issue. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The manufacturer has provided an update to the firmware. We will do the
updates on the two affected vehicles. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Firmware number on the device determines the range of devices that shall be recalled. Version 1.00 to be recalled.
Firmware updated to 1.01 January 19, 2024. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Weldon provided the owners with the owner notification letter. This
does not affect any of our dealers.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-273
Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
* NR – Not Reported
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