2020–2023 Maxi-Metal Freightliner, 2020–2023 Maxi-Metal Kenworth Recall: In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the…
NHTSA campaign 24V032000 · Electrical System · filed Jan 19, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
MAXI-METAL INC. (MAXI-METAL) is recalling certain 2020-2023 MAXI/Freightliner and MAXI/Kenworth 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MAXI-METAL will work with Weldon to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact MAXI-METAL customer service at 1-418-228-6637.
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
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Maxi-Metal | Freightliner | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Maxi-Metal | Kenworth | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V032000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.