NHTSA Recall 12V428000
Filed by Forest River, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2012-09-04. An estimated 2 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Forest River, Inc.(Forest River) is recalling two model year 2009 Rockport commerical vehicles, manufactured from April 27, 2009, through May 29, 2009, equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating.
Risk
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Forest River has notified the owners and arranged to replace the battery separators free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-295-8749.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.