9999 INTERSTATE BATTERY Recalls (2)

Campaign:
92E016000 on 08/23/1992
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
06/30/1992 - 06/30/1992
Affected:
9,318
Defect:
The manifold holes of the batteries were not plugged and could allow hydrogen and oxygen gas to escape in an uncontrolled manner.
Consequence:
If a spark or flame is in close proximity, it couldresult in an explosion.
Correction:
Install manifold plugs in the batteries.
Notes:
System: battery.equipment description: group 48 and group 49 batteries with the "interstate"logo.

Campaign:
92E020000 on 09/24/1992
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
06/30/1992 - 06/30/1992
Affected:
19,441
Defect:
The seal on the vent caps of these batteries can be broken due to a crack at or above the screw in thread. the crack is caused by use of an incorrect material in the production of the vent caps.
Consequence:
The vent caps can eventually separate from the battery,and the broken seal can result in leakage of hydrogen gas into the enginecompartment, which can cause an explosion.
Correction:
Replace the defective batteries.
Notes:
System: electrical system: battery.equipment description: mb66-42a and mb88-42a automotive batteries.

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