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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 12V420📅 Aug 29, 2012

2010–2011 Dodge Dakota & 2008 Mitsubishi FE180 + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

NBC Truck Equipment, Inc. (NBC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 and model year 2010-2011 trucks equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating.

💥 The risk

Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.

🔧 The fix

NBC will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began November 26, 2012. Owners may contact NBC Truck Equipment, Inc. at 1-586-774-4900.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V420000
Manufacturer
NBC TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC
Vehicles affected
32
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 26, 2012
Built
Dec 28, 2009 – Dec 31, 2009
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V420 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V420?

2010–2011 Dodge Dakota & 2008 Mitsubishi FE180 + 1 more. 32 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Dodge dealer to book the free repair.