NHTSA Campaign 12V420000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Issued by NBC TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC · Reported Aug 28, 2012 · 32 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 2010 | 32 |
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 2011 | 32 |
| MITSUBISHI | FE180 | 2008 | 32 |
| NBC TRUCK EQUIPMENT | CHEVY C3500 | 2007 | 32 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V420000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.