Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 86V-053 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 86V-053 covers 32,149 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V053000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.
SYSTEM: BATTERY, VENTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH BATTERIES FROM A SINGLE SUPPLIER.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1986 to March 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.