2010–2011 Dodge Dakota, 2008 Mitsubishi FE180, 2007 NBC Truck Equipment Chevy C3500 Recall: NBC Truck Equipment, Inc
NHTSA campaign 12V420000 · Equipment · filed Aug 28, 2012 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Dakota | 2010, 2011 |
| Mitsubishi | FE180 | 2008 |
| NBC Truck Equipment | Chevy C3500 | 2007 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V420000. Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.