NHTSA Recall 83V036000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V036000; Date: Apr. 5, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Ford C7000; 1979 Ford C7000; 1980 Ford C7000; 1978 Ford C8000; 1979 Ford C8000; 1980 Ford C8000; 1978 Ford CT8000; 1979 Ford CT8000; 1980 Ford CT8000
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 6,910
Recall Summary:
Cooling fan blades may crack and separate because they cannot withstand stress from vibrations that occur during normal engine operation.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the engine cooling fans with a revised type at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks; cab over engine models equipped withcaterpillar 3208 diesel engines. System: engine and engine cooling; engine cooling fan. Consequences of defect: portions of the blades may be thrown from a rotatingfan, possibly damaging surrounding vehicle components and creating risk ofinjury to persons in the area, if the cab is tilted forward. Note: impending failure is usually accompanied by noise or vibration. Noservice should be performed on suspect vehicles with the cab tilted forward andthe engine running until the recall service is completed.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 5, 1983
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