MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1982-12-21.
Recall campaignNHTSA 82V131000
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
5,050
Reported to NHTSA
1982-12-21
Owners notified
1983-07-13
Defect description
DUE TO THE HIGH STRAIN WITHIN THE FAN BLADES OF THE COOLING FAN, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FAN. THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE COOLING FAN, PROPELLING THE FAN AND PIECES OF THE FAN BLADES OUTSIDE THE FAN SHROUD.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL COOLING FANS WITH IMPROVED FAN BLADES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PROPELLED FAN BLADE PIECES MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TOPERSONS WORKING ON THE ENGINE OR STANDING NEAR THE FRONT OF THE UNIT.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.