Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 400
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1988-11-14
- Owners notified
- 1988-11-10
Defect description
ENGINE COOLING FAN IS SUBJECT TO HIGH STRESS AND POTENTIAL FATIGUE PROBLEMS.
Safety risk
FAN FAILURE COULD RESULT IN PARTS BEING PROPELLED OUTSIDEOF THE FAN SHROUD, WHICH COULD INJURE THE PERSON STANDING NEAR THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE FAN WITH AN ALTERNATE FAN.