Report Date
Sep 12, 2012
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Affected Vehicles
9
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | INTERNATIONAL | 4300 |
| 2010 | INTERNATIONAL | 4300 |
| 2011 | PETERBILT | 337 |
| 2012 | FUSO | FE160 |
| 2012 | HINO | 268 |
| 2012 | INTERNATIONAL | 4300 |
| 2012 | PETERBILT | 337 |
| 2013 | KENWORTH | T270 |
| 2013 | KENWORTH | T271 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.