NHTSA Recall 81V003000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V003000; Date: Dec. 2, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Ford Mustang; 1977 Ford Mustang; 1978 Ford Mustang
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 81,807
Recall Summary:
The seven-blade engine cooling fan is subject to fatigue cracking during normal operation. Portions of the blades may separate without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Defective fans will be replaced with fans of an improved design without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 302 cid engines. System: engine and engine cooling; flexible blade fans. Consequences of defect: flying pieces from a rotating fan create a risk ofdamage to underhood components and may cause personal injury to nearbyindividuals. Note: engine should not be left running with the hood open until the fan hasbeen replaced.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 20, 1981
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