NHTSA Complaint #722996 — 1996 GMC SUBURBAN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	722996
Vehicle	1996 GMC SUBURBAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	December 1, 1999
Date Filed	May 31, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

BATTERY CASE CRACKED AT ENTRY OF TERMINAL CAUSING ACID TO LEAK OUT. OWNER REPLACED BATTERY AND FLUSHED AREA WITH WATER/BAKING SODA SOLUTION TO NEUTRALIZE ACID. POSSIBLE FURTHER CORROSION DAMAGE TO A/C PLUMBING AND OTHER COMPONENTS/WIRING IN THE VICINTIY OF THE BATTERY. VEHICLE WAS INOPERATIVE.

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