NHTSA Complaint #763597 — 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 763597 |
| Vehicle | 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL LEAKED ACID ONTO POSITIVE CABLES CAUSING MAIN ECM TO SHORT AND TURN OFF TRUCK WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, FOUND ACID HAD EATEN THROUGH THE ALTERNATOR CHARGING WIRE AND INSULATION CAUSING A POSSIBLE FIRE POTENTIAL IF NOT FOUND
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