NHTSA Recall 86V053000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V053000; Date: Apr. 10, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Chrysler Laser; 1986 Chrysler Lebaron; 1986 Chrysler New Yorker; 1986 Chrysler Town And Country; 1986 Dodge Aries; 1986 Dodge Charger; 1986 Dodge Daytona; 1986 Dodge Diplomat; 1986 Dodge Lancer; 1986 Dodge Omni; 1986 Plymouth Fury; 1986 Plymouth Horizon; 1986 Plymouth Reliant; 1986 Plymouth Turismo
Component: Electrical System:battery
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 32,149
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
Recall Notes:
System: battery, vents. Vehicle description: passenger cars with batteries from a single supplier.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 26, 1986
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