Traxxas recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks with VXL-6 electronic speed controls due to fire risk from short circuits. Consumers must stop using and return units for free firmware updates and fusible links.
Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Traxxas is recalling X-Maxx Monster Trucks and their VXL-6 electronic speed controls because electronic failures can cause short circuits and fires. This affects owners who have the specific model numbers listed in the recall.
The electronic speed control can malfunction or fail, causing a short circuit that may lead to a fire. This risk occurs when the electronic control module is modified or fails, potentially igniting the vehicle.
Owners of Traxxas X-Maxx Monster Trucks (model 77076-04) and the VXL-6 electronic speed controls (part #3365) are affected. Riders and users of these vehicles face the highest risk due to the fire hazard.
Check for the X-Maxx Monster Truck model 77076-04 or the VXL-6 electronic speed control part number 3365. The truck is 30 inches long, 22 inches wide, and weighs about 20 pounds.
Immediately stop using the X-Maxx Monster Trucks with the recalled electronic speed controls to prevent fire risks.
Return the electronic speed control to your dealer for a free firmware upgrade and installation of a new fusible link.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trucks and return their electronic speed control to their dealer for a free firmware upgrade and installation of a new fusible link, or contact Traxxas customer support to return the electronic speed control and have a firmware upgrade and free fusible link installation.
The recalled models are Traxxas X-Maxx Monster Trucks (model 77076-04) and VXL-6 electronic speed controls (part #3365).
Check for the X-Maxx Monster Truck model 77076-04 or the VXL-6 electronic speed control part number 3365. The truck is 30 inches long, 22 inches wide, and weighs about 20 pounds.
Return the electronic speed control to your dealer for a free firmware upgrade and installation of a new fusible link.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Traxxas to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7756 — Traxxas X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls Hello, I own a X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls that is covered by recall 7756 from Traxxas. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trucks and return their electronic speed control to their dealer for a free firmware upgrade and installation of a new fusible link, or contact Traxxas customer support to return the electronic speed control and have a firmware upgrade and free fusible link installation. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
