NHTSA Recall 12V420000
Filed by NBC TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC. Component: Equipment. Reported 2012-08-28. An estimated 32 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
NBC Truck Equipment, Inc. (NBC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 and model year 2010-2011 trucks equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating.
Risk
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
What the manufacturer will do
NBC will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began November 26, 2012. Owners may contact NBC Truck Equipment, Inc. at 1-586-774-4900.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.