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North Central Emergency Vehicles: 2021 Ford E-450 Emergency Vehicle Recalled for Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: June 6, 2024
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Summary

North Central Emergency Vehicles is recalling one 2021 Ford E-450 vehicle equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. A firmware defect in these nodes can prevent the electrical system from shutting off during a short circuit or wiring failure. This failure can lead to overloaded electrical circuits that may overheat and catch fire. Weldon will provide a free firmware update to fix the issue.

Risk

If a short circuit occurs, the node may fail to cut power, causing the electrical wiring to overheat. This significantly increases the risk of a fire within the vehicle.

What You Should Do

  1. Confirm if your vehicle is the affected 2021 Ford E-450 emergency vehicle equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes.
  2. Contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529 to schedule a free firmware update.
  3. Monitor your mail for an official owner notification letter, which is expected to be sent in June 2024.
  4. For additional information or to report safety concerns, contact the NHTSA 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 Input-Output nodes.

How to: Contact Akron Brass at 1-800-228-1161 or North Central at 1-320-395-2529 to arrange for the firmware update.

Affected Products

Product: 2021 Ford E-450 North Central Emergency Vehicle
Part / Model:
Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V406000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: North Central Emergency Vehicles
Sold By: North Central Emergency Vehicles
Units Affected: 1 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
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
Manufacturer Recall #: 23E-084
Agency Last Updated: July 2, 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