NHTSA Recall 78V005000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V005000; Date: Jan. 10, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1972 Ford C600; 1973 Ford C600; 1974 Ford C600; 1975 Ford C600; 1976 Ford C600; 1977 Ford C600; 1978 Ford C600
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 4,869
Recall Summary:
The engine cooling fan blades may crack from vibrational motion. Blade fragments may separate without prior warning from a cracked blade while the vehicle is in operation.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace existing fan with a service fan of a new design, at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 361, 389 or 391 ft engines and at-540transmissions. System: engine; engine cooling fan blades. Consequences of defect: the blade fragments could damage engine components and,if the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments could fly outand cause injury to persons in the vicinity. Note: the engine should not be operated with the hood open until the engine fanhas been replaced.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 24, 1978
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