VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES
— Recall Campaign #97V184002
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 66 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
97V184002
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 28, 1997 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 97V184002 |
| Units affected: | 66 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS ALREADY BEGUN.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY ON THIS CAMPAIGN.