OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78V005000
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Reported Jan 10, 1978 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Summary
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK FROM VIBRATIONAL MOTION. BLADE FRAGMENTS MAY SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING FROM A CRACKED BLADE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING FAN WITH A SERVICE FAN OF A NEW DESIGN, AT NO CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 361, 389 OR 391 FT ENGINES AND AT-540TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: ENGINE; ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE BLADE FRAGMENTS COULD DAMAGE ENGINE COMPONENTS AND,IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS COULD FLY OUTAND CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE VICINITY.NOTE: THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH THE HOOD OPEN UNTIL THE ENGINE FANHAS BEEN REPLACED.
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