NHTSA Recall 82V131000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1982-12-21. An estimated 5,050 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DUE TO THE HIGH STRAIN WITHIN THE FAN BLADES OF THE COOLING FAN, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FAN. THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE COOLING FAN, PROPELLING THE FAN AND PIECES OF THE FAN BLADES OUTSIDE THE FAN SHROUD.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL COOLING FANS WITH IMPROVED FAN BLADES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PROPELLED FAN BLADE PIECES MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TOPERSONS WORKING ON THE ENGINE OR STANDING NEAR THE FRONT OF THE UNIT.
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