Recalls
Recall 24861
USA Recall: 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.
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.
Corrective Action:
Replace the defective batteries.
Additional Notes:
System: electrical system: battery.equipment description: mb66-42a and mb88-42a automotive batteries.
Affected Vehicles