January 9, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V009000
Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V009
Manufacturer Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 56
Summary
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Apparatus fire trucks 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
Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 22, 2024. Owners may contact Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
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.
**IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL***
NHTSA RECALL ID: [NHTSA TO BE ASSIGNED]
November 6, 2023
Dear Alexis Fire Equipment Dealer:
This notice is sent to you as an Alexis Dealer in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Alexis Fire Equipment has been notified by Weldon, a division of Akron Brass Company, of a safety related defect existing in certain V‐MUX 8 x 16 I/O Nodes, Weldon Part Number 6030‐2000‐00 produced between March 10, 2020 and June 14, 2023. Versions 1.00 thru 1.02 are affected. Versions 1.03 and newer are not subject to this recall. As such these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS). In response the Weldon Division of Akron Brass is issuing a NHTSA Safety Recall No.: 23E‐084 / Manufacturer Recall No.: NR.
Using information provided by Weldon Division of Akron Brass we have located customers in your assigned Alexis territory owning Alexis Fire Apparatus that may contain the defective 8×16 Input-Output Multiplex Node.
The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act requires that each vehicle, which is subject to a recall campaign of this type, must be satisfactorily repaired within a reasonable time after the owner has tendered it for repair. A failure to adequately repair within 60 days after tender of a vehicle is prima facie evidence of failure to repair within a reasonable time. To avoid providing these problematic solutions, every effort must be made to promptly schedule an appointment with each owner and to repair their vehicle as soon as possible. Vehicle owners are being notified of this recall. If the condition is not remedied within a reasonable time, they are instructed on how to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
APPARATUS VIN: (will input respective VIN)
CUSTOMER: (will input customer name)
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
Weldon, a division of Akron Brass Company, has decided a safety related defect exists in certain V‐MUX 8 x 16 I/O Nodes, Weldon Part Number 6030‐2000‐00 produced between March 10, 2020 and June 14, 2023. Versions 1.00 thru 1.02 are affected. Versions 1.03 and newer are not subject to this recall.
In the affected products, short circuit protection may not function properly. In the case of a short circuit in the wiring or the connected load, overheating of the wiring or the load may occur, and depending on how the product is installed in the vehicle, this could increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Alexis Fire Equipment will be notifying customers owning products with the defective I/O Multiplex Nodes and assisting customers in working with Weldon for the free remedy provided through the Weldon service network.
Any completed vehicles that remain at your facility before final delivery may have all the affected 8 x 16 installed nodes updated without accessing the individual nodes or design files using a Weldon service app and the downloader kit. This update is estimated to take 5 minutes.
Weldon will also provide owner notification letters to vehicle owners and will provide a free remedy to units installed on vehicles through the Weldon service network.
DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to provide to all customers/owner vehicles the service of completing this campaign at no charge to the customer/owner regardless of vehicle age, vehicle mileage, or ownership at the time of repair.
Please note that it is a violation of Federal Law to deliver a new motor vehicle or any item of motor vehicle equipment which is subject to a recall until the remedy has been performed.
If you should have any questions please contact Alexis Fire Equipment at 1-800-322-2284.
Alexis Fire Equipment is taking this action in the interest of safety and satisfaction with our products. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your attention to this matter.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Chronology :
12/11/2023 Alexis Fire Equipment was contacted by Weldon through email notifying of a safety recall and a list of defective nodes.
12/12/2023: Alexis Fire Equipment started investigating how to locate impacted apparatus that may contain the defective nodes.
12/13/2023: Quarantined any outstanding inventory along with trucks in production
12/15/2023-01/9/2023 – Data analysis to evaluate which trucks in service have affected/recalled Weldon nodes.
23E084 – Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire – Weldon 8×16 Input-Output Node Vehicle Multiplex Systems
http://oemdtc.com/14643/23e084-overloaded-electrical-system-may-cause-fire-weldon-8×16-input-output-node-vehicle-multiplex-systems
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT | FIRE APPARATUS | 2022-2023 |
4 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V009-3329.PDF 237.5KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V009-2208.pdf 742.663KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V009-4404.PDF 237.503KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-24V009-8994.pdf 254.152KB
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**IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL***
NHTSA RECALL ID: [NHTSA TO BE ASSIGNED]
November 6, 2023
Dear Alexis Fire Equipment Dealer:
This notice is sent to you as an Alexis Dealer in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Alexis Fire Equipment has been notified by Weldon, a division of Akron Brass Company, of a safety related defect existing in certain V‐MUX 8 x 16 I/O Nodes, Weldon Part Number 6030‐2000‐00 produced between March 10, 2020 and June 14, 2023. Versions 1.00 thru 1.02 are affected. Versions 1.03 and newer are not subject to this recall. As such these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS). In response the Weldon Division of Akron Brass is issuing a NHTSA Safety Recall No.: 23E-084 / Manufacturer Recall No.: NR.
Using information provided by Weldon Division of Akron Brass we have located customers in your assigned Alexis territory owning Alexis Fire Apparatus that may contain the defective 8×16 Input-Output Multiplex Node.
The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act requires that each vehicle, which is subject to a recall campaign of this type, must be satisfactorily repaired within a reasonable time after the owner has tendered it for repair. A failure to adequately repair within 60 days after tender of a vehicle is prima facie evidence of failure to repair within a reasonable time. To avoid providing these problematic solutions, every effort must be made to promptly schedule an appointment with each owner and to repair their vehicle as soon as possible. Vehicle owners are being notified of this recall. If the condition is not remedied within a reasonable time, they are instructed on how to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
APPARATUS VIN: (will input respective VIN)
CUSTOMER: (will input customer name)
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
Weldon, a division of Akron Brass Company, has decided a safety related defect exists in certain V‐MUX 8 x 16 I/O Nodes, Weldon Part Number 6030‐2000‐00 produced between March 10, 2020 and June 14, 2023. Versions 1.00 thru 1.02 are affected. Versions 1.03 and newer are not subject to this recall.
In the affected products, short circuit protection may not function properly. In the case of a short circuit in the wiring or the connected load, overheating of the wiring or the load may occur, and depending on how the product is installed in the vehicle, this could increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Alexis Fire Equipment will be notifying customers owning products with the defective I/O Multiplex Nodes and assisting customers in working with Weldon for the free remedy provided through the Weldon service network.
Any completed vehicles that remain at your facility before final delivery may have all the affected 8 x 16 installed nodes updated without accessing the individual nodes or design files using a Weldon service app and the downloader kit. This update is estimated to take 5 minutes.
Weldon will also provide owner notification letters to vehicle owners and will provide a free remedy to units installed on vehicles through the Weldon service network.
DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to provide to all customers/owner vehicles the service of completing this campaign at no charge to the customer/owner regardless of vehicle age, vehicle mileage, or ownership at the time of repair.
Please note that it is a violation of Federal Law to deliver a new motor vehicle or any item of motor
vehicle equipment which is subject to a recall until the remedy has been performed.
If you should have any questions please contact Alexis Fire Equipment at 1-800-322-2284.
Alexis Fire Equipment is taking this action in the interest of safety and satisfaction with our products. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your attention to this matter.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Alexis Fire Equipment Company
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-009
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Alexis Fire Equipment Company JAN 09, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-009 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Alexis Fire Equipment Company Address : 109 E Broadway Ave
PO Box 549 Alexis IL 61412
Company phone : 309-482-6121
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 56 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : Weldon provided a list of 8 x 16 Input-Output Nodes purchases with node S/N along with Sales Order and PO. Alexis is conducting a search of its apparatus database to determine apparatus with the installed defective node.
Production Dates : JAN 01, 2022 – DEC 22, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Weldon is recalling an 8×16 node found on some Alexis Fire Trucks built in 2020-2023. The node was not built to the proper specification and may become overloaded resulting in an unplanned increased risk of heat related damage or fire.
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 : Per Weldon: 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. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-009 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : 8 x 16 I/O Nodes Component Description : V-MUX 8 x 16 I/O Nodes 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 :
12/11/2023 Alexis Fire Equipment was contacted by Weldon through email notifying of a safety recall and a list of defective nodes.
12/12/2023: Alexis Fire Equipment started investigating how to locate impacted apparatus that may contain the defective nodes.
12/13/2023: Quarantined any outstanding inventory along with trucks in production
12/15/2023-01/9/2023 – Data analysis to evaluate which trucks in service have affected/recalled Weldon nodes. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Alexis Fire Equipment and its Dealers will work with customers in
assisting them with the Weldon implemented repair procedure being conducted through the Weldon Service Network. This repair will be conducted at no charge to the customer. Devices at the Alexis facility or installed on apparatus will be updated per Weldon provided instructions using the Weldon Service app. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Per Weldon: Firmware version number on the device determines the range of devices that shall be recalled. Version 1.00- 1.02 to be recalled. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-009
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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 :
After receiving notice from Weldon about the defective node on 12/11/2024 a quarantine of nodes remaining in the parts department was implemented on 12/12/2024. Additionally on 12/12/2024 trucks in production we evaluated to see if the defective node had been installed. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers and owners will be notified beginning 1/22/2024 Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 22, 2024 – JAN 31, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 22, 2024 – JAN 31, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-009
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Alexis Fire Equipment Company JAN 09, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-009 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Alexis Fire Equipment Company Address : 109 E Broadway Ave
PO Box 549 Alexis IL 61412
Company phone : 309-482-6121
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 56 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : Weldon provided a list of 8 x 16 Input-Output Nodes purchases with node S/N along with Sales Order and PO. Alexis is conducting a search of its apparatus database to determine apparatus with the installed defective node.
Production Dates : JAN 01, 2022 – DEC 22, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Weldon is recalling an 8×16 node found on some Alexis Fire Trucks built in 2020-2023. The node was not built to the proper specification and may become overloaded resulting in an unplanned increased risk of heat related damage or fire.
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 : Per Weldon: 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. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-009 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : 8 x 16 I/O Nodes Component Description : V-MUX 8 x 16 I/O Nodes 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 :
12/11/2023 Alexis Fire Equipment was contacted by Weldon through email notifying of a safety recall and a list of defective nodes.
12/12/2023: Alexis Fire Equipment started investigating how to locate impacted apparatus that may contain the defective nodes.
12/13/2023: Quarantined any outstanding inventory along with trucks in production
12/15/2023-01/9/2023 – Data analysis to evaluate which trucks in service have affected/recalled Weldon nodes. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Alexis Fire Equipment and its Dealers will work with customers in
assisting them with the Weldon implemented repair procedure being conducted through the Weldon Service Network. This repair will be conducted at no charge to the customer. Devices at the Alexis facility or installed on apparatus will be updated per Weldon provided instructions using the Weldon Service app. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Per Weldon: Firmware version number on the device determines the range of devices that shall be recalled. Version 1.00- 1.02 to be recalled. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-009
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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 :
After receiving notice from Weldon about the defective node on 12/11/2024 a quarantine of nodes remaining in the parts department was implemented on 12/12/2024. Additionally on 12/12/2024 trucks in production we evaluated to see if the defective node had been installed. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers and owners will be notified beginning 1/22/2024 Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 22, 2024 – JAN 31, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 22, 2024 – JAN 31, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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