Recall 24V-008: 2020–2024 PL Custom Type I, 2020–2024 PL Custom Type III

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jan 9, 2024, covering about 39 vehicles.

NHTSA number
24V-008
Report date
Jan 9, 2024
Vehicles affected
39
Owners notified
Jan 25, 2024

The problem

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Customs) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ambulance & Rescue Vehicle Type 1 and Type 3 vehicles. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system 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.

The fix

Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2024. Owners may contact PL Custom customer service at 1-732-223-1411.

Notes

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerPL Custom Emergency Vehicles
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number24V008000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
PL Custom Type I2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years
PL Custom Type III2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V-008?

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Customs) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ambulance & Rescue Vehicle Type 1 and Type 3 vehicles. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

How is recall 24V-008 fixed?

Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2024. Owners may contact PL Custom customer service at 1-732-223-1411.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.