Safety Recall NHTSA · 92E016000 Reported August 12, 1992

Electrical system:battery

Adient, Plc · Electrical System · 9,318 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
92E016000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
9,318
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 12, 1992

Defect Summary

The manifold holes of the batteries were not plugged and could allow hydrogen and oxygen gas to escape in an uncontrolled manner.

Safety Consequence

If a spark or flame is in close proximity, it couldresult in an explosion.

Corrective Action

Install manifold plugs in the batteries.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Adient, Plc dealer and reference recall ID 92E016000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 92E016000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 92E016000?

NHTSA recall 92E016000 was issued by Adient, Plc on August 12, 1992. It addresses: Electrical system:battery. The recall affects approximately 9,318 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Adient, Plc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 92E016000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.