NHTSA Recall 78V213000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V213000; Date: Oct. 4, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford LTD
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 25,600
Recall Summary:
One or more of the five cooling fan blades may have been improperly riveted to the fan spider. This could allow the blades to separate from the fan during engine operation.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine cooling fan, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 302 and 351 cid enginesand air conditioning. System: engine; engine cooling fan. Consequences of defect: separated blades could be propelled outwards, damagingother engine components. If the hood is open and the engine is running, bladefragments could fly from the engine and injure nearby persons. Note: engine should not be operated with the hood open until the cooling fanhas been inspected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 1979
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