NHTSA Recall 96V232000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V232000; Date: Nov. 13, 1996
If the fan is locked, the the system calls for the fan to be on, the fan clutch will slip, generate heat, and unless released, will result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Freightliner FLA; 1994 Freightliner FLA; 1993 Freightliner FLB; 1994 Freightliner FLB; 1993 Freightliner FLD; 1994 Freightliner FLD
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 27,500
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with horton fan drives. The fan drive control system was reconfigured which resulted in a significant increase in the demand for fan activation and associated stress to electrical and mechanical components. Various component failure models, combined with characteristics of the fan clutch and its bearings, can cause fan clutch bearings to fail prematurely and result in a locked fan.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fan clutch drive disc with one that incorporates a thermally activated pressure relief.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will be completed by December 9, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 11, 1997
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