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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Hi-Tech E.V.S.: Gladiator and Metrostar Fire Trucks Recalled for Electrical System Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: April 10, 2024
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Summary

Hi-Tech E.V.S. is recalling 29 fire trucks, including certain 2020-2023 Gladiator and Metrostar models. These vehicles are equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes that contain a firmware defect. In the event of a short circuit, the system may fail to shut off power, causing electrical circuits to overload and overheat. Weldon will update the vehicle firmware for all affected trucks free of charge.

Risk

A firmware failure in the electrical node can prevent output pins from shutting off during a short circuit or wiring failure. This causes overloaded circuits to overheat, which significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle records to determine if your 2020-2023 Hi-Tech E.V.S. Gladiator or Metrostar fire truck is equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes.
  2. Contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Hi-Tech customer service at 1-209-847-3042 to schedule a free firmware update to resolve the electrical node issue.
  3. Review the owner notification letters that were mailed on May 29, 2024, for specific scheduling instructions regarding the firmware remedy.
  4. For additional information or to verify if your specific VIN is included in this recall, 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.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Free firmware update for the Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes.

How to: Contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Hi-Tech customer service at 1-209-847-3042 to have the firmware updated at no cost.

Affected Products

Product: 2020-2023 Hi-Tech E.V.S. Gladiator
Part / Model:
Gladiator
Product: 2020-2023 Hi-Tech E.V.S. Metrostar
Part / Model:
Metrostar

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V258000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Hi-Tech E.V.S.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 29 vehicles(29% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: May 29, 2024
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: June 27, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response