Recall 12V452000: 2012 Fuso FE160, 2012 Hino 268, 2006–2012 International 4300 +3 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Sep 12, 2012
Vehicles affected
28
Models
6
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V452000
Manufacturer
Geo. Heiser Body Co., Inc.
Owner letters
Oct 25, 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