Sure power battery separators overheating
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc.(forest river) is recalling two model year 2009 rockport commerical vehicles, manufactured from april 27, 2009, through may 29, 2009, 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
Forest river has notified the owners and arranged to replace the battery separators free of charge. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-295-8749.
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FAQ: Recall 12V428000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V428000?
NHTSA recall 12V428000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 4, 2012. It addresses: Sure power battery separators overheating. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V428000 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.