NHTSA recall 12V-420 (12V420000)

equipment recall reported August 28, 2012 - about 32 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 12V420000
Also written as: 12V-420
Reported: August 28, 2012
Vehicles affected: ~32
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-420 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Dakota - 2010, 2011

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.