PL Custom Type III recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

January 9, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles recalls 2020–2024 PL Custom Type III, Type I

Recall number

24V008000

Brand / firm

PL Custom

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 39 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Customs) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ambulance & Rescue Vehicle Type 1 and Type 3 vehicles. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

What to do

Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2024. Owners may contact PL Custom customer service at 1-732-223-1411.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.