NHTSA Recall 83V140000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V140000; Date: Dec. 28, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford C600; 1982 Ford C600; 1983 Ford C600; 1981 Ford C700; 1982 Ford C700; 1983 Ford C700; 1978 Ford C7000; 1979 Ford C7000; 1980 Ford C7000; 1981 Ford C7000; 1982 Ford C7000; 1983 Ford C7000; 1981 Ford C800; 1982 Ford C800; 1983 Ford C800; 1978 Ford C8000; 1979 Ford C8000; 1980 Ford C8000; 1981 Ford C8000; 1982 Ford C8000; 1983 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:: 3,100
Recall Summary:
Cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. The cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with caterpiller 3208 or detroitdiesel 8. 2 liter engines. System: engine and engine cooling; cooling fan. Consequences of defect: high speed metal fragments from a rotating fan maycause damage in the engine compartment. If the cab is raised at the time offracture, there may be serious injury to nearby persons.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 30, 1984
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