NHTSA recall 22E037000 · Equipment
Electrical system
Reported May 5, 2022860 vehicles affectedWeldon Division of Akron BrassMaker’s number TSB 22-001
The defect
Weldon Division of Akron Brass (Akron Brass) is recalling certain V-mux Hercules HC Node 1.5 electrical multiplex modules, with part number 6060-1000-00. An additional resistor was inadvertently installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
The risk
Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Weldon will work with vehicle manufacturers and provide replacement modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2022. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161. Akron Brass number for this recall is TSB 22-001.