OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
99E032000
Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery
Reported Sep 14, 1999 · JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AUTOMOTIVE STARTING, LIGHTING AND IGNITION BATTERIES SOLD TO SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY UNDER THE DIEHARD TRADEMARK. CRACKING OCCURS IN THE INTERNAL PORTION OF THE POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE POST ON THE OUTSIDE TOP SURFACE OF THE TERMINAL.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION. UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, WITHOUT WARNING, A CRACKING OF THE BATTERY COVER COULD OCCUR AND ACID WOULD BE SPRAYED.
Remedy
SEARS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERIES AND IF THE BATTERY IS AFFECTED BY THE DEFECT, A REPLACEMENT BATTERY WILL BE PROVIDED.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JOHNSON CONTROLS AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS GROUP AT 1-888-701-3007.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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