Recall
Kenworth T271 — 12V452000
NHTSA ID
12V452000
Make
Kenworth
Model
T271
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2012-09-12
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Units Affected
28
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.