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2006-2013 Fuso FE160, Hino 268 and others recall: electrical

Geo. Heiser Body Co., Inc. reported this safety recall on September 12, 2012. It covers about 28 vehicles.

vehicles affected
28
reported
Sep 12, 2012
owners notified
Oct 25, 2012

Equipment: electrical

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 12V452000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V452000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2013 Fuso FE160, Hino 268 and others electrical?

Yes. Recall 12V452000, reported on September 12, 2012, covers about 28 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V452000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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