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Trails West Sierra Recall 12V426: Equipment:Electrical

NHTSA campaign 12V426, reported August 30, 2012, 34 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V426TRAILS WEST MANUFACTURING OF IDAHO
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Problem
Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc.(Trails West) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 recreational vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating.
Risk
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Remedy
Trails West will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began on September 18, 2012. Owners may contact Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. at 1-208-852-2200.
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.

Affected vehicles

Trails West Classic20112012
Trails West Santa FE2011
Trails West Sierra201020112012