Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
FUSO / FE160
2012
HINO / 268
2012
INTERNATIONAL / 4300
2006 2010 2012
KENWORTH / T270
2013
KENWORTH / T271
2013
PETERBILT / 337
2011-2012
Manufacturer: Geo. Heiser Body Co., Inc.
Mfr's Report Date: SEP 06, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V452000
NHTSA Action Number: EQ12001
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 28
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Remedy:
Geo. Heiser Body Company will notify owners and will replace the battery separators free of charge. Geo. Heiser Body Company has not provided a notification schedule. 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 [
www.safercar.gov].