Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Vehicles affected
- 382
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1999-04-13
- Owners notified
- 1999-04-23
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION POSES A HAZARD TO ANYONE WORKING OR STANDING IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE HOOD IS OPEN.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED ENGINE COOLING FAN.