Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V420000 Reported August 28, 2012

Battery separator

Q: What is recall 12V420000?

NHTSA recall 12V420000 was issued by Nbc Truck Equipment, Inc on August 28, 2012. It addresses: Battery separator. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Nbc Truck Equipment, Inc · Equipment · 32 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V420000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Nbc Truck Equipment, Inc

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 28, 2012

Defect Summary

Nbc truck equipment, inc. (nbc) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 and model year 2010-2011 trucks equipped with sure power battery separator devices, due to overheating.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Nbc will notify owners, and sure power will replace the battery separators free of charge. the safety recall began november 26, 2012. owners may contact nbc truck equipment, inc. At 1-586-774-4900.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Nbc Truck Equipment, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 12V420000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V420000

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

What is recall 12V420000?

NHTSA recall 12V420000 was issued by Nbc Truck Equipment, Inc on August 28, 2012. It addresses: Battery separator. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nbc Truck Equipment, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V420000 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.