Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V137000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-08-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V137000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component: Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected: 11,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1993-08-20
Owners notified: 1993-10-01

Defect description

THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY BREAK DUE TO INADEQUATE BLADE STRENGTH AROUND THE RIVETS THAT ATTACH THE BLADES TO THE FAN SPIDER.

Safety risk

IF COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE FAN BLADE OCCURS, IT COULDBE PROPELLED OUTSIDE THE FAN SHROUD, INJURING PERSON(S) IN THE VICINITY OFTHE TRUCK.

Manufacturer remedy

AN IMPROVED FAN WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.

Notes

SYSTEM: ENGINE; COOLING FAN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6 BLADED FANSMANUFACTURED BY ENGINEERED COOLING SYSTEMS, INC.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 2 models.

Model	Years on record
MACK CH	1993 1992 1991
MACK FDM	1993 1992 1991

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.