Recall 91E049000: Equipment, Electrical, Anti-theft Devices

NHTSA recall 91E049000 · announced December 29, 1991 · Century · 1,000 units affected

The problem

THE CHARGING RATE AND VOLTAGE LEVEL SELECTION SWITCHES WERE INTERCHANGED ON SOME UNITS.

The risk

BATTERIES MAY BECOME OVERCHARGED AND THE DANGER OFSPARKING CAN INCREASE, CAUSING BATTERY TO EXPLODE: IF SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE NOTFOLLOWED, A BATTERY EXPLOSION CAN RESULT IN AN INJURY TO ANYONE NEAR THEBATTERY.

What to do

REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BATTERY CHARGERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: BATTERY.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BATTERY CHARGER, PART NUMBER D28-71651.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.