Recalls for your OEM Parts Interstate Battery

Recalls for OEM Parts Interstate Battery

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Bobby Labonte

DSHealy1954 posted a photo:

Bobby Labonte

The 2000 NASCAR Champion driving the #18 Pontiac for Joe Gibbs Racing. He and his brother Terry are both Nascar Champions. Joe Gibbs, the team owner, also won the Super Bowl 3 times as coach of the Washington Redskins.

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY


Posted on: 1992-08-24
Description
The manifold holes of the batteries were not plugged and could allow hydrogen and oxygen gas to escape in an uncontrolled manner.

Consequence
If a spark or flame is in close proximity, it couldresult in an explosion.

Corrective Action
Install manifold plugs in the batteries.

Notes
System: battery.equipment description: group 48 and group 49 batteries with the interstatelogo.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY


Posted on: 1992-09-25
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Replace the defective batteries.

Notes
System: electrical system: battery.equipment description: mb66-42a and mb88-42a automotive batteries.
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