Recall 12V-420
NBC TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC recalled the 2010 to 2011 Dodge Dakota and 1 other model: Equipment (electrical).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-420
- Reported
- August 28, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 32 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Dakota 2010 to 2011
- Mitsubishi FE180 2008