Matt-NWOH-- We experienced a similar case on a lately JD-combine.(1 Season) We was told to replace the batteries by JD, even repaint the battery-case on warranty! JD claimed that the corrosion could be caused by acid-over-filled batteries (from factory)by accident! We have not seen similar cases beside this! I was told that JD changed their Partnumber for batteries, so I think new and better batteries are in machines being produced today. Regards M.Skoubo, Denmark