NHTSA recall 86V053000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Chrysler Laser and 13 more
Reported Apr 10, 198632,149 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Mar 1, 1986 – Mar 1, 1986
The defect
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 remedy
Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.