Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V043000 Reported February 2, 2012

Electric drive motor

Battle Motors, Inc. · N/A · 3 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V043000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 2, 2012

Defect Summary

Crane carrier is recalling three model year 2009 let2 hev, cab and chassis utility vehicles manufactured from april 24, 2009, through september 15, 2009, and equipped with elfa traction drive motors. the electric motor’s speed sensor signal may be misinterpreted by the motor controller and may result in the vehicle lurching in the opposite direction of the range selected with the shifter.

Safety Consequence

The unintended movement of the vehicle may cause a collision with a person or object, leading to property damage, personal injury or death.

Corrective Action

Crane carrier notified the owner of the three units on january 26, 2012. crane carrier will conduct the remedy for this campaign, free of charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Battle Motors, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V043000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V043000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V043000?

NHTSA recall 12V043000 was issued by Battle Motors, Inc. on February 2, 2012. It addresses: Electric drive motor. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Battle Motors, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V043000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.