NHTSA Complaint #891324 — 1997 DODGE DAKOTA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	891324
Vehicle	1997 DODGE DAKOTA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	June 24, 2001
Date Filed	June 26, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE TURNED ON IGNITION SWITCH, WITHIN SECOND A LOUD EXPLOSION CAME FROM UNDER HOOD. AFTER OPENING HOOD NOTICED TOP OF BATTERY WAS SHATTERED, AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS COVERED WITH ACID. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

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