East Penn Manufacturing Deka Car Battery: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23E044000 · 2,139 units potentially affected · filed Jun 9, 2023
What's wrong
East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc. (East Penn) is recalling certain Deka batteries, model 648MF. The electrical connection between the internal battery cell and external terminal may be incomplete, which can cause an electrical spark.
Why it matters
An electrical spark increases the risk of injury.
The fix
East Penn will reimburse owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact East Penn customer service at 1-888-844-7704.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23E044000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Units affected
- 2,139
- Report received
- Jun 9, 2023
- Owner letters
- Sep 22, 2023
- Type
- Equipment
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