Maxi-Metal Freightliner (Maxi-Metal) – Electrical Wiring Issue (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER
Brand
MAXI-METAL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
MAXI-METAL INC. is recalling certain 2023 MAXI-METAL FREIGHTLINER vehicles due to electrical system:wiring issues. Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026