NHTSA Recall 12V562000
Filed by Phenix Enterprises, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2012-12-03. An estimated 42 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Phenix Enterprises, Inc. (Phenix) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2011 trucks manufactured from July 22, 2008, through December 16, 2011, equipped with a Sure Power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314). Suspect vehicles, in their as-built configuration, had a Sure Power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. These battery separators may overheat.
Risk
If the battery separator overheats it can result in smoke and possibly a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Phenix will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. Owners may contact Phenix at 1-800-736-9790.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.