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  Defect Investigation of Battery Explosion

Investigation of Battery Explosion

Subject: Battery explosion
Components covered:
  • Electrical system
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jul. 31, 2001. It was closed on Dec. 13, 2001. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged that the trunk-mounted battery can explode while either driving or stationary, potentially causing injury from fragment and acid spray.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1998 Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 1999 Mercedes Benz C Class

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