2011–2012 Trails West Classic, 2011 Trails West Santa FE, 2010–2012 Trails West Sierra Recall: Equipment
NHTSA campaign 12V426000 · Equipment · filed Aug 30, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
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
Trails West will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began on September 18, 2012. Owners may contact Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. at 1-208-852-2200.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Trails West | Classic | 2011, 2012 |
| Trails West | Santa FE | 2011 |
| Trails West | Sierra | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V426000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.