NHTSA Complaint #870797 — 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	870797
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date Filed	September 18, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AL

Consumer Description

FACTORY INSTALLED BATTERY IS LEAKING ACID ONTO METAL TUBING OF THE BRAKE LINE CAUSING IT TO CORRODE AND EAT LINE AWAY, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

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