Make : PLYMOUTH | Model : FURY | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19860301 - 19860301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V053000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19860326 | Date Received by ODI: 19860410 | Date Added to Database: 19860424 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 32149 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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