INTERNATIONAL 2006-2012: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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 vehi…

Recall #: 12V452000

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International recalled Geo. Heiser Body Company, Inc., (Geo. Heiser Body Company) is recalling certain model yea….

INTERNATIONAL 2006-2012: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL was recalled by International in September 12, 2012. Reason: Geo. Heiser Body Company, Inc., (Geo. Heiser Body Company) is recalling certain model year 2006 International…. Remedy: Geo. Heiser Body Company will notify owners and will replace the battery separators free …. Verify recall #12V452000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

International issued this NHTSA recall-Geo. Heiser Body Company, Inc., (Geo. Heiser Body Company) is recalling certain model year 2006 International….

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agency class: September 12, 2012
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #12V452000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12V452000
Date reported	September 12, 2012
Date initiated	September 12, 2012
Recalling firm	International
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Geo. Heiser Body Company will notify owners and will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began on O…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on September 12, 2012. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12V452000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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