1986 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY RECALL - #86V053000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1986 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1986 - 3/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
4/24/1986 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/26/1986 |
| # Affected |
32,149 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
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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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BATTERY, VENTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH BATTERIES FROM A SINGLE SUPPLIER. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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