NHTSA Recall 78V211000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V211000; Date: Oct. 4, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford Mustang; 1979 Mercury Capri
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 6,750
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles are equipped with flexible cooling fan blades that may crack when subjected to high engine speed operating conditions. Fan blade cracking can lead to fragments separating from the fan.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the existing cooling fan at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5. 0 liter engines. System: engine cooling; engine cooling fan. Consequences of defect: if the hood is open and the engine is running, thefragments could fly free, damaging other engine components and causing seriousinjury to persons in the area. Note: the engine should not be operated with the hood open until the problemhas been corrected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 4, 1978
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