Weldon V-MUX Hercules HC Node (Weldon) – Electrical Fault (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
WELDON V-MUX HERCULES HC NODE
Brand
WELDON
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Weldon Division of Akron Brass is recalling certain WELDON V-MUX HERCULES HC NODE equipment due to electrical system issues. Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Weldon Division of Akron Brass (Akron Brass) is recalling certain Hercules HC 1.7 Node multiplex nodes, part number 6060-2010-00. 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
Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 08, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161. Akron Brass number for this recall is TBS-24-002. This recall involves the same issue as stated in previous safety recall 23E-084. Vehicle owners may have vehicles that are affected by one or both recalls.
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