Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERSTATE
Model Of Vehicle
BATTERY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
92E020000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Replace The DefeCTIve Batteries.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19920701
End Of Manufacture
19920701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
19441
Date Owners Notified
19920911
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Interstate Trailer, Inc.
Date Report Received
19920908