NHTSA Recall 81V002000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V002000; Date: Dec. 2, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1972 Ford Mustang; 1973 Ford Mustang; 1972 Mercury Cougar
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 123,453
Recall Summary:
Due to a manufacturing error, certain flexible-blade engine cooling fans may be subject to fatigue cracking and blade separation during vehicle operation.
How to Fix:
Defective fan will be replaced with one of an improved design without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 302 or 305 cid enginesand factory air conditioning. System: engine and engine cooling; flexible-blade engine cooling fan. Consequences of defect: broken blade fragments may be propelled outwards,damaging engine components or, possibly injuring persons in the vicinity. Note: owner is advised not to leave the hood open or have the engine servicedwhile the motor is running, until the fan has been replaced.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 22, 1981
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