NHTSA Recall 80V143000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V143000; Date: Nov. 7, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Ford Custom; 1974 Ford Custom; 1973 Ford Galaxie; 1974 Ford Galaxie; 1973 Ford LTD; 1974 Ford LTD; 1973 Ford Ranch Wagon; 1974 Ford Ranch Wagon
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 314,400
Recall Summary:
Some of the flexible five-blade engine cooling fans may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation. This can result in the blades cracking due to fatigue, and portions of the blade may separate from the fan assembly without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace defective fan with one of an improved five-bladed design, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 351w cid engines and airconditioning. System: engine cooling; fan. Consequences of defect: blade portions propelled from a rotating fan may damageunderhood components and cause personal injury to bystanders if the hood isopen.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 2, 1981
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