NHTSA Recall 12V452000
Filed by Geo. Heiser Body Co., Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2012-09-12. An estimated 28 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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.