Vehicle Make / Model:

Model Year(s):

CHEVROLET / C3500 2007

DODGE / DAKOTA 2010-2011

MITSUBISHI / FE180 2008


Manufacturer: NBC TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC

Mfr's Report Date: AUG 27, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V420000

NHTSA Action Number: EQ12001

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 32

Summary:
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 is expected to begin on, or about, October 15, 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.