KENWORTH T271 2013: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V452000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH T271 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-10-25 2012-09-12 2012-09-14

Manufacturers Involved: Geo. Heiser Body Co., Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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.

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.