Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 111
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2007-05-07
- Owners notified
- 2007-06-22
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS C15 OR ISX ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH HORTON ENGINE FANS, DURABILITY TESTING REVEALED MICRO CRACKS IN THE FAN BLADES.
Safety risk
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THESE MICRO CRACKS COULD DEVELOP INTO LARGER CRACKS WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FAN TO BREAK APART WHILE TURNING RESULTING IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PHYSICAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.