Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- Manufacturer
- ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Vehicles affected
- 5,163
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1990-05-15
- Owners notified
- 1990-05-22
Defect description
AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS, THE COOLING FAN ADAPTER PLATE, WHICH CONNECTS THE COOLING FAN AND THE FAN PULLEY, HAS INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH, ALLOWING CRACKS TO DEVELOP IN THE ADAPTER PLATE.
Safety risk
COOLING FAN COULD BE DISLODGED, DAMAGING RADIATOR AND FAN GUIDE; AND FAN COULD BREAK LOOSE, FLY OUT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND INJURE PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY.
Manufacturer remedy
REPAIR OR REPLACE ADAPTER PLATE TO PREVENT CRACKS AND DAMAGE.