ALTEC 4300 2006: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Make : ALTEC Model : 4300 Year : 2006
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V452000
Date Owner's Notified: 2012-10-25 Date Received by ODI: 2012-09-12 Date Added to Database: 2012-09-14
Manufacturers Involved: Geo. Heiser Body Co., Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
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. The safety recall began on October 25, 2012. Owners may contact Geo. Heiser Body Company at 1-206-622-7985.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.