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  Defect Investigation of Flex Fan Failure

Investigation of Flex Fan Failure

Subject: Flex fan failure
Components covered:
  • Engine and engine cooling
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jun. 18, 1996. It was closed on Dec. 3, 1996. Joseph e. Wallen of amdursky, pelky, fennell & wallen, p. C. , representing mr. Bradford butler, petitioned the agency to investigate whether the flex fan blades (part number 336032) manufactured by canadian fram are alleged defective within the meaning of 49 u. S. C. Chapter 301. Mr. Butler was serious injuried when he was struck by a broken piece of the fan blade
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1979 GMC Sierra

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