- The problem
- Geo. Heiser Body Company, Inc., (Geo. Heiser Body Company) is recalling certain model year 2006 International and 2010-2013 Fuso, Hino, International, Kenworth, and Peterbilt vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices. These devices may overheat.
- The risk
- Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
- The fix
- Geo. Heiser Body Company will notify owners and will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began on October 25, 2012. Owners may contact Geo. Heiser Body Company at 1-206-622-7985.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Hino 268 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Hino 268 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2012 for the electrical.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 268 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Hino 268 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2012 Hino 268 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Hino 268: every year compared
All 268 yearsQuestions about the 2012 Hino 268
Does the 2012 Hino 268 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Hino 268: electrical (September 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Hino 268 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Hino 268 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 52 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Hino 268 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Hino 268 years have the most complaints?
2013 (1), 2019 (1). See every Hino 268 year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Hino 268 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data