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June 6, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V406000
Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V406
Manufacturer North Central Emergency Vehicles
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 1
Summary
North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling one 2021 Ford E-450 vehicle equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Remedy
Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed June 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or North Central customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
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 :
Weldon sent Safety Recall Report 23E-084 dated November 26,2023
23E084 – Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire – Weldon 8×16 Input-Output Node Vehicle Multiplex Systems
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | E450 | 2021 |
4 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report – 06/11/2024
RCLRPT-24V406-1652.PDF 214.098KB
Recall 573 Report – 06/12/2024
RCLRPT-24V406-6428.PDF 214.102KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V406-9524.pdf 645.254KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V406-5770.PDF 215.561KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V406&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-406
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
North Central Emergency Vehicles JUN 12, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-406 Manufacturer Recall No. : 23E-084 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : North Central Emergency Vehicles Address : 18448 County Road 9
Lester Prairie MN 55354
Company phone : 3203952529 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2021 Ford E450
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : VAN Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Weldon Division of Akron Brass issued a recall of their part No. 6030-2000-00 8 x 16 Input output node. It was determined that the firmware in the node needs to be updated or the node replaced with the updated firmware. Recalled products have a different firmware version than those not in the recall. We have used 1 of these nodes in remounts between March 10 2020 and January 27, 2024. The effected vehicle is a 2021 Ford E450.
Production Dates : MAR 10, 2020 – JUN 14, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1fdxe4fn2mdc38646 End : 1fdxe4fn2mdc38646 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 1fdxe4fn2mdc38646 End : 1fdxe4fn2mdc38646 Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The electrical current sensing calibration was not produced to specification so that the firmware would not shut off the output pin under a short circuit caused by external load or wiring failure.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, if the electrical circuit(s)
become overloaded, depending on how the input-output node(s) is wired into the vehicle including whether it is located near a flammable fuel source, there
is an increased risk of heat related damage or fire Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-406 Page 2 Description of the Cause : Defective Firmware Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : V-Mux 8 x 16 I/O Node Component Description : 8 Input/16 output multiplex node Component Part Number : 6030-2000-00 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Weldon Division of Akron Brass Address : 3656 Paragon Drive
Columbus Ohio 43228
Country : United States Chronology :
Weldon sent Safety Recall Report 23E-084 dated November 26,2023 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Weldon will update the firmware in the 8 x 16 node as installed in affected
vehicles and in OEM inventory that are within the identified version range. Weldon will evaluate and provide reimbursement for pre-notification remedies on and individual basis. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Firmware version number on the device determined the range of devices that shall be recalled by Weldon. Version 1.00-1.02 to be recalled. A report on the ambulance remounts we produced from the date of the Weldon recall start date until January 27, 2024 was run and those remountes were searched on a report for the recalled part number which showed one truck affected out of a potential of 41 trucks. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-406
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
June 14 2023 as part of the normal quality work, the current sensing calibration firmware was updated in production at Weldon. Our one customer will be sent a recall letter within 2 days of this official recall and a new updated firmware program will be installed at their convenience at no charge. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : North Central Emergency Vehicles will notify the customer of the recall
upon NHTSA’s approval of the owner notification letter.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 10, 2024 – JUN 11, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 10, 2024 – JUN 10, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-406
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
North Central Emergency Vehicles JUN 05, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-406 Manufacturer Recall No. : 23E-084 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : North Central Emergency Vehicles Address : 18448 County Road 9
Lester Prairie MN 55354
Company phone : 3203952529 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 41 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2023 All All
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : VAN Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Weldon Division of Akron Brass issued a recall of their part No. 6030-2000-00 8 x 16 Input output node. It was determined that the firmware in the node needs to be updated or the node replaced with the updated firmware. Recalled products have a different firmware version than those not in the recall. We have used 1 of these nodes in remounts between March 10 2020 and January 27, 2024. The effected vehicle is a 2021 Ford E450.
Production Dates : MAR 10, 2020 – JUN 14, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1FDUF5HT5KEF58858 End : 1FDXE4FN5RDD21737 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The electrical current sensing calibration was not produced to specification so that the firmware would not shut off the output pin under a short circuit caused by external load or wiring failure.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, if the electrical circuit(s)
become overloaded, depending on how the input-output node(s) is wired into the vehicle including whether it is located near a flammable fuel source, there is an increased risk of heat related damage or fire Description of the Cause : Defective Firmware Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-406 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : V-Mux 8 x 16 I/O Node Component Description : 8 Input/16 output multiplex node Component Part Number : 6030-2000-00 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Weldon Division of Akron Brass Address : 3656 Paragon Drive
Columbus Ohio 43228
Country : United States Chronology :
Weldon sent Safety Recall Report 23E-084 dated November 26,2023 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Weldon will update the firmware in the 8 x 16 node as installed in affected
vehicles and in OEM inventory that are within the identified version range. Weldon will evaluate and provide reimbursement for pre-notification remedies on and individual basis. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Firmware version number on the device determined the range of devices that shall be recalled by Weldon. Version 1.00-1.02 to be recalled. A report on the ambulance remounts we produced from the date of the Weldon recall start date until January 27, 2024 was run and those remountes were searched on a report for the recalled part number which showed one truck affected out of a potential of 41 trucks. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-406
Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
June 14 2023 as part of the normal quality work, the current sensing calibration firmware was updated in production at Weldon. Our one customer will be sent a recall letter within 2 days of this official recall and a new updated firmware program will be installed at their convenience at no charge. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : North Central Emergency Vehicles will notify the customer of the recall
upon NHTSA’s approval of the owner notification letter.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 10, 2024 – JUN 11, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 10, 2024 – JUN 10, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-406
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
North Central Emergency Vehicles JUN 11, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-406 Manufacturer Recall No. : 23E-084 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : North Central Emergency Vehicles Address : 18448 County Road 9
Lester Prairie MN 55354
Company phone : 3203952529 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 41 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2021 Ford E450
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : VAN Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Weldon Division of Akron Brass issued a recall of their part No. 6030-2000-00 8 x 16 Input output node. It was determined that the firmware in the node needs to be updated or the node replaced with the updated firmware. Recalled products have a different firmware version than those not in the recall. We have used 1 of these nodes in remounts between March 10 2020 and January 27, 2024. The effected vehicle is a 2021 Ford E450.
Production Dates : MAR 10, 2020 – JUN 14, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1fdxe4fn2mdc38646 End : 1fdxe4fn2mdc38646 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 1fdxe4fn2mdc38646 End : 1fdxe4fn2mdc38646 Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The electrical current sensing calibration was not produced to specification so that the firmware would not shut off the output pin under a short circuit caused by external load or wiring failure.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, if the electrical circuit(s)
become overloaded, depending on how the input-output node(s) is wired into the vehicle including whether it is located near a flammable fuel source, there
is an increased risk of heat related damage or fire Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-406 Page 2 Description of the Cause : Defective Firmware Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : V-Mux 8 x 16 I/O Node Component Description : 8 Input/16 output multiplex node Component Part Number : 6030-2000-00 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Weldon Division of Akron Brass Address : 3656 Paragon Drive
Columbus Ohio 43228
Country : United States Chronology :
Weldon sent Safety Recall Report 23E-084 dated November 26,2023 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Weldon will update the firmware in the 8 x 16 node as installed in affected
vehicles and in OEM inventory that are within the identified version range. Weldon will evaluate and provide reimbursement for pre-notification remedies on and individual basis. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Firmware version number on the device determined the range of devices that shall be recalled by Weldon. Version 1.00-1.02 to be recalled. A report on the ambulance remounts we produced from the date of the Weldon recall start date until January 27, 2024 was run and those remountes were searched on a report for the recalled part number which showed one truck affected out of a potential of 41 trucks. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-406
Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
June 14 2023 as part of the normal quality work, the current sensing calibration firmware was updated in production at Weldon. Our one customer will be sent a recall letter within 2 days of this official recall and a new updated firmware program will be installed at their convenience at no charge. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : North Central Emergency Vehicles will notify the customer of the recall
upon NHTSA’s approval of the owner notification letter.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 10, 2024 – JUN 11, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 10, 2024 – JUN 10, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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