Electrical system: wiringRecall 24V-406 · 2021 North Central Emergency Ford E-450
North Central Emergency Vehicles recall 24V-406 covers 1 2021 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 2024.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V406000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.