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NHTSARecalled Apr 10, 1986 · #86V053000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN CASE RUPTURE, PARTICULARLY DURING POST CHARGING. SHOULD A PERSON BE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY WHEN THE CASE RUPTURES, THEY MAY BE INJURED BY THE RELEASED GASES AND/OR ACID.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.

View the official CPSC notice