NHTSA recall 97V-184 (97V184001)

electrical system recall reported October 29, 1997 - about 6,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V184001
Also written as: 97V-184
Reported: October 29, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~6,000
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-184 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mercury Villager - 1997, 1998

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