Campaign 24V-147

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…

Defect summary

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Commercial Chassis equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex 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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B334.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 24V147000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 24V-147
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Pierce	Commercial	2023 to 2024	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-217 Apr 6, 2026
Firm-on-ground system light may remain illuminated after the rear stabilizer loses contact with the ground
24V-012 Jan 10, 2024
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…
23V-823 Dec 7, 2023
Electrical connector to the aerial turntable wiring harness may not be properly secured, which can result in connector corrosion and affect the…
22V-596 Aug 8, 2022
Additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting…
19V-022 Jan 2, 2019
Aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended
16V-923 Dec 22, 2016
Affected vehicles have a starter motor that may be damaged from interference with to an incorrect cab lift pump bracket that was installed