Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V192000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-11-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V192000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,873
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-05
Owners notified
1992-01-10

Defect description

THE FAN BLADE OR THE FAN SHROUD CAN FRACTURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FORE AND AFT CLEARANCE IN THE LOWER AREA OF THE FAN SHROUD.

Safety risk

FRACTURES TO THE FAN BLADE OR FAN SHROUD CAN CAUSE PIECESOF THE FAN OR SHROUD TO BE THROWN OUT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN INJURY TO BYSTANDERS OR DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEPENDING ON SEVERAL FACTORS, EITHER: REMOVE AND REPLACE FAN SHROUD; REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FAN SPACER; OR REMOVE AND OMIT THE FAN SPACER.

Notes

SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER FLD1121991 1990

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.