Recall 24V258000: 2020–2023 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator, 2020–2023 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Metrostar
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 10, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 29
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Hi-Tech E.V.S. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Gladiator and Metrostar 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.
The risk
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Hi-Tech customer service at 1-209-847-3042.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator
- 2021 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator
- 2022 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator
- 2023 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator
- 2020 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Metrostar
- 2021 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Metrostar
- 2022 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Metrostar
- 2023 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V258000
- Manufacturer
- Hi-Tech E.V.S.
- Owner letters
- May 29, 2024
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology