Recall 12V420000: 2010–2011 Dodge Dakota, 2008 Mitsubishi FE180, 2007 NBC Truck Equipment Chevy C3500
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 28, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 32
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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.
The risk
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Dodge Dakota
- 2011 Dodge Dakota
- 2008 Mitsubishi FE180
- 2007 NBC Truck Equipment Chevy C3500
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V420000
- Manufacturer
- NBC TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC
- Owner letters
- Nov 26, 2012
- Components
- Equipment:electrical (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology