THE MANIFOLD HOLES OF THE BATTERIES WERE NOT PLUGGED AND COULD ALLOW HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GAS TO ESCAPE
— Recall Campaign #92E016000
THE MANIFOLD HOLES OF THE BATTERIES WERE NOT PLUGGED AND COULD ALLOW HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GAS TO ESCAPE IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 9,318 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
92E016000
| Manufacturer: | Interstate Trailer, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | August 12, 1992 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 92E016000 |
| Units affected: | 9,318 |
- Description:
- THE MANIFOLD HOLES OF THE BATTERIES WERE NOT PLUGGED AND COULD ALLOW HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GAS TO ESCAPE IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER.
- Consequeces:
- IF A SPARK OR FLAME IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY, IT COULDRESULT IN AN EXPLOSION.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL MANIFOLD PLUGS IN THE BATTERIES.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: BATTERY.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: GROUP 48 AND GROUP 49 BATTERIES WITH THE "INTERSTATE"LOGO.