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.