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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 12V426📅 Aug 31, 2012

2010–2012 Trails West Sierra & 2011–2012 Trails West Classic + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc.(Trails West) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 recreational vehicles 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

Trails West will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began on September 18, 2012. Owners may contact Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. at 1-208-852-2200.

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
12V426000
Manufacturer
TRAILS WEST MANUFACTURING OF IDAHO
Vehicles affected
34
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 18, 2012
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at1-888-327-4236 (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 12V426 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 12V426?

2010–2012 Trails West Sierra & 2011–2012 Trails West Classic + 1 more. 34 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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