9999 GNB BATTERY Recall

Campaign:

97E035000 on 10/20/1997

Component:

Electrical system:battery

Manufactured:

08/24/1997 - 08/27/1997

Affected:

7,274

Defect:

Equipment description: group 24 automotive batteries for installation as original equipment in ford and nissan vehicles and for replacement equipment distributed by advance auto parts stores. these batteries have a defective negative post that can cause acid leakage and related corrosion damage.

Consequence:

This condition can cause a catastrophic failure of the battery which could lead to an engine fire or battery explosion.

Correction:

Dealers will replace these batteries. until a new battery is obtained, owners should not attempt to "jump start" these batteries.

Notes:

Owner notification began october 23, 1997. owners who do not obtain a free battery within a reasonable time should contact gnb at 1-770-551-0300.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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