Recall 12V070 affects 19 2009-2011 Executive Coach Bus 550 and Limousine vehicles with battery separators that overheat. Repair is free through Executive Coach.
Executive Coach is recalling 19 2009-2011 Bus 550 and Limousine vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices that can overheat. An overheated battery separator can cause smoke and raise fire risk; the dealer repair will be free once Executive Coach makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The Sure Power battery separator on 2009-2011 Executive Coach Bus 550 and Limousine vehicles is part of the electrical system. It manages battery power by separating battery circuits, then connecting them when charging or shared power is needed. That keeps vehicle electrical loads from pulling power from the wrong battery circuit.
In NHTSA campaign 12V070, the recalled Sure Power separator devices overheat. When an electrical separator overheats, the problem is inside the battery-management hardware, not in a trim part or driver control. Heat at that point means the device is not handling current as intended during normal electrical operation.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not rely on a light, sound, smell, or change in how the vehicle drives to tell them the separator is overheating.
Who's affected?
Covers both Bus 550 and Limousine vehicles across the 2009-2011 model years, all tied to the electrical equipment component.
| 2011 Executive Coach Bus 550 | Electrical |
|---|---|
| 2011 Executive Coach Limousine | Electrical |
| 2009 Executive Coach Bus 550 | Electrical |
| 2010 Executive Coach Limousine | Electrical |
| Units affected | 19 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
An overheating battery separator can produce smoke or fire. Treat smoke or unusual battery heat as a reason to stop using the vehicle and call the dealer before moving it again. Repair will be free at any franchised Executive Coach dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Executive Coach Bus 550 or Limousine is included in this recall.
- Call Executive Coach at 888-322-9272 to ask for recall instructions and reference recall number 12V070.
- Schedule the free battery-separator replacement that addresses overheating behind the smoke and fire risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Executive Coach mailed one. If not, bring the VIN and recall number 12V070.
- Stop driving and contact Executive Coach if you see smoke or smell burning before the repair.
What happens at the repair
Executive Coach identified battery separator replacement as the dealer fix. Once the repair is available for your VIN, an Executive Coach technician replaces the Sure Power battery separator devices installed in the affected vehicle. The source remedy says the recall began on February 14, 2012, and the replacement is free of charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| February 14, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| February 24, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V070?
Recall 12V070 covers 19 2009-2011 Executive Coach Bus 550 and Limousine vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices. The separators can overheat, causing smoke and fire risk. Executive Coach will replace the battery separators for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Executive Coach Bus 550 or Limousine is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V070. If it is, contact Executive Coach at 888-322-9272 or your service contact to arrange the free battery separator replacement. Reference recall number 12V070 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Executive Coach's recall remedy says the battery separators will be replaced free of charge. The repair applies to included vehicles regardless of ownership history, so keep the recall number and your VIN ready when arranging service.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is smoke and fire from an overheating battery separator. If your VIN is included, arrange the free replacement before continued routine use, and ask Executive Coach or the service desk what to do if you smell smoke or see electrical heat damage.
When did the recall repair start?
Executive Coach began the recall on February 14, 2012. Because that date has passed, owners of included vehicles should treat the repair as available and contact Executive Coach at 888-322-9272 with the VIN and recall number 12V070.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V070000 |
|---|---|
| Executive Coach customer service | 888-322-9272 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V070 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V070000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →