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1986 DODGE ARIES Recall - Campaign #86V053000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1986 DODGE ARIES RECALL - #86V053000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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.

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Vehicle 1986 DODGE ARIES
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 3/1/1986 - 3/1/1986
Recalled on 4/24/1986
Influenced by CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 3/26/1986
# Affected 32,149
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins





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