East Penn Manufacturing Deka CAR Battery: Electrical system
Recall 23E044000 · Jun 9, 2023 · East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.
2,139
units affected
2,139
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23E044000
- Date
- Jun 9, 2023
- Maker
- East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,139
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
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 can happen
An electrical spark increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| East Penn Manufacturing | Deka Car Battery | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23E044000?
1 model: East Penn Manufacturing Deka Car Battery (all years), about 2,139 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23E044000?
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.
What can happen?
An electrical spark increases the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.