Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho Equipment:electrical Recall

September 12, 2012 By NHTSA Leave a Comment

Vehicle Make / Model:
TRAILS WEST / CLASSIC
TRAILS WEST / SANTA FE
TRAILS WEST / SIERRA

Model Year(s):
2011-2012
2011
2010-2012

Manufacturer: TRAILS WEST MANUFACTURING OF IDAHO

Mfr’s Report Date: AUG 29, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V426000

NHTSA Action Number: EQ12001

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 34

Summary:
Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc.(Trails West) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 recreational vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating.

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

Remedy:
Trails West will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the battery separators free of charge. Trails West has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. at 1-208-852-2200.

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