1986 DODGE DIPLOMAT Recall

Campaign:

86V053000 on 04/23/1986

Component:

Electrical system:battery

Manufactured:

02/28/1986 - 02/28/1986

Affected:

32,149

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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