NHTSA Recall 84V042000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V042000; Date: Mar. 29, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Freightliner Freightliner; 1984 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 8,500
Recall Summary:
Engine cooling fan is made of a plastic outer ring and blade molded to a metal center. The fan blades can separate from the hub and disintegrate without warning.
How to Fix:
Immediate replacement of defective fan with an all metal fan will be done free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: engine and engine cooling; cooling fan. Consequences of defect: should blade separation and disintegration occur whilethe vehicle is being serviced with the cab tilted or hood released and theengine running, severe bodily injury may result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 30, 1984
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