NHTSA (USA)Critical

August 28, 2012

2008–2011 MITSUBISHI FE180NHTSA Campaign #12V420000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Defect

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.

Safety Risk

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

Remedy

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.

32 vehicles affected