NHTSA Recall 12V452000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V452000; Date: Sep. 12, 2012
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Fuso FE160; 2012 Hino 268; 2006 International 4300; 2010 International 4300; 2012 International 4300; 2013 Kenworth T270; 2013 Kenworth T271; 2011 Peterbilt 337; 2012 Peterbilt 337
Component: Equipment:electrical
Manufactured by: Geo. Heiser Body Co. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 28
Recall Summary:
Geo. Heiser body company, inc. , (Geo. Heiser body company) is recalling certain model year 2006 International and 2010-2013 fuso, hino, International, kenworth, and peterbilt vehicles equipped with sure power battery separator devices. These devices may overheat.
How to Fix:
Geo. Heiser body company will notify owners and will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began on October 25, 2012. Owners may contact Geo. Heiser body company at 1-206-622-7985.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 25, 2012
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