THOR OMNI 1986: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
| Make : THOR | Model : OMNI | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 1986-03-01 - 1986-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V053000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-03-26 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-04-10 | Date Added to Database: 1986-04-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 32149 | ||
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Summary:
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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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: BATTERY, VENTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH BATTERIES FROM A SINGLE SUPPLIER. |
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