Phenix Recalls 2009-2011 Ford, Freightliner, and Isuzu Trucks for Fire Risk
Phenix Enterprises is recalling 42 model year 2009 and 2011 trucks due to a battery separator that may overheat, potentially causing smoke or fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Phenix Enterprises, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2011 Ford F-650, Freightliner M2112 FLR-CNG, and Isuzu NQR trucks. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between July 22, 2008, and December 16, 2011, that are equipped with a Sure Power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314). In total, 42 vehicles are affected by this recall.
The defect involves a Sure Power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. These battery separators may overheat. If the battery separator overheats, it can result in smoke and possibly a fire.
Phenix will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. Owners may contact Phenix at 1-800-736-9790. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- ISUZU, FORD, FREIGHTLINER NQR, F-650, M2112 FLR-CNG
- Brand
- ISUZU
- Manufacturer
- Phenix Enterprises, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
- Affected units
- 42
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- NQR
- F-650
- M2112 FLR-CNG
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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