NHTSA recall campaign
12V562000
ManufacturerPhenix Enterprises, Inc.Reported2012-12-03Affected42 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Phenix Enterprises, Inc. (Phenix) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2011 trucks manufactured from July 22, 2008, through December 16, 2011, equipped with a Sure Power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314). Suspect vehicles, in their as-built configuration, had a Sure Power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. These battery separators may overheat.
Risk
If the battery separator overheats it can result in smoke and possibly a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Phenix will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. Owners may contact Phenix at 1-800-736-9790.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →