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NHTSA Recall 12V452000


Trucking Vehicles:  Mitsubishi Fuso FE160, Hino 268, International 4300, Kenworth T270, Kenworth T271, Peterbilt Model 337
Topics:  Geo. Heiser Body Company

NHTSA Recall 12V452000

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	12V452000
	
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 http://www.safercar.gov. 





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