Vehicle recall 12V562000 · December 3, 2012

Ford F-650, Freightliner M2112 FLR-CNG and 1 more model

Suspect vehicles, in their as-built configuration, had a Sure Power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the battery separator overheats it can result in smoke and possibly a fire.
Remedy: Phenix will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. Owners may contact Phenix at 1-800-736-9790.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 12V562000
Reported to NHTSA: December 3, 2012
Filed by: Phenix Enterprises, Inc.
Owner notification: February 27, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 42
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Equipment › Electrical

Recall 12V562000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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