Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc.(Trails West) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 recreational vehicles -SurePower
Date: September 10, 2012 10:25AM
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
TRAILS WEST / CLASSIC 2011-2012
TRAILS WEST / SANTA FE 2011
TRAILS WEST / SIERRA 2010-2012
Manufacturer: TRAILS WEST MANUFACTURING OF IDAHO
Mfr's Report Date: AUG 29, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V426000
NHTSA Action Number: EQ12001
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 34
Summary:
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. Trails West has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. at 1-208-852-2200.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.