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NHTSA Campaign 12V426000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Issued by TRAILS WEST MANUFACTURING OF IDAHO · Reported Aug 30, 2012 · 34 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc.(Trails West) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 recreational vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating.

Consequence

Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.

Remedy

Trails West will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began on September 18, 2012. Owners may contact Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. at 1-208-852-2200.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TRAILS WEST CLASSIC 2011 34
TRAILS WEST CLASSIC 2012 34
TRAILS WEST SANTA FE 2011 34
TRAILS WEST SIERRA 2010 34
TRAILS WEST SIERRA 2011 34
TRAILS WEST SIERRA 2012 34

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V426000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.