SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-09-26.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V179000
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Vehicles affected
571
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-26
Owners notified
1994-10-17
Defect description
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE FAN ASSEMBLY.
Safety risk
THE SEPARATED FAN BLADE CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND/OR ENGINE COMPONENTS, AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS FAN WITH ANOTHER FAN OF MORE DURABLE MATERIAL.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM; FAN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.