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GNB Electrical System recall
Recalled October 14, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97E035000 · GNB
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.
Units
7,274 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.
Product
GNB BATTERY
Manufacturer(s)
GNB TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →