Hi-tech E recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 10, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hi-Tech E.V.S. recalls 2020–2023 Hi-tech E.V.S. Spartan Gladiator, Spartan Metrostar

Recall number

24V258000

Brand / firm

Hi-tech E.V.S.

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 29 units

Why it was recalled

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.