NHTSA recall 97E035000 · Equipment
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Reported Oct 14, 19977,274 vehicles affectedGNB TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Built Aug 25, 1997 – Aug 28, 1997
The defect
Equipment description: group 24 automotive batteries for installation as original equipment in ford and nissan vehicles and for replacement equipment distributed by advance auto parts stores. these batteries have a defective negative post that can cause acid leakage and related corrosion damage.
The risk
This condition can cause a catastrophic failure of the battery which could lead to an engine fire or battery explosion.
The remedy
Dealers will replace these batteries. until a new battery IS obtained, owners should not attempt to "jump start" these batteries.