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  Defect Investigation of Battery Explosions

Investigation of Battery Explosions

Subject: Battery explosions
Components covered:
  • Electrical system
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on May. 30, 1996. It was closed on May. 29, 1997. A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. An engineering analysis closing report is included in the public file.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1993 Mercury Villager
  • 1994 Mercury Villager
  • 1995 Mercury Villager
  • 1996 Mercury Villager

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