Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- Manufacturer
- NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,521
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1987-09-18
- Owners notified
- 1987-08-24
Defect description
ENGINE VISCOUS FAN DRIVE MOUNTING STUDS LOCATED IN FAN SPACER MAY NOT BE OF SPECIFIED HARDNESS, NOR HAVE SPECIFIED THREAD LOCKING MATERIAL.
Safety risk
FAN COULD WORK LOOSE DURING ENGINE OPERATION ANDSEPARATE WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR ENGINECOMPARTMENT.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE MOUNTING STUDS IN FAN SPACER.