NHTSA Recall 83V025000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V025000; Date: Mar. 1, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Ford Mustang; 1978 Ford Mustang; 1977 Ford Pinto; 1978 Ford Pinto; 1979 Ford Pinto; 1977 Mercury Bobcat; 1978 Mercury Bobcat; 1979 Mercury Bobcat
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 83,000
Recall Summary:
The flexible blade engine cooling fan blades may crack and break off. This may be caused by high blade stresses that can result from vibration during vehicle operation.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the defective engine cooling fan at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 8 liter engines andoptional air conditioning. System: engine; engine cooling fan. Consequences of defect: a blade fragment may separate from the fan assemblywithout prior warning. A broken blade or fragment may damage under-hoodcomponents. Note: if the hood is open when blade separation occurs, persons near thevehicle could be seriously injured.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 22, 1983
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