Hi-Tech E.V.S.: Safety Recalls in 2024

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Hi-Tech E.V.S. in 2024. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2022

2024

April 10, 2024

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire

Hi-Tech E.V.S. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Gladiator and Metrostar fire 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.

NHTSA ID: 24V258000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 29

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Hi-Tech customer service at 1-209-847-3042.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 17.24

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