East Penn Manufacturing recall: Electrical system
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- East Penn Manufacturing Deka Car Battery
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23E044000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 9, 2023
- Owners notified
- Sep 22, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,139
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Notes
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.