Transport CanadaCritical
1988 DODGE RAM VANTransport Canada Recall #1988074
Defect
On certain vehicles with an optional 700 amp battery, the front "three-cell" vent cap of the battery may become dislodged by the vehicle's inner hood panel. A dislodged vent cap would permit hydrogen gas to escape from the battery. In the presence of an ignition source the hydrogen could explode.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
"three-cell" vent caps will be replaced with individual battery cell caps.
53 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 264T