1979 FORD LTD RECALL - #78V213000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN
ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY RIVETED TO THE FAN SPIDER. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BLADES TO SEPARATE FROM THE FAN DURING ENGINE OPERATION.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 FORD LTD |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1978 - 9/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/30/1979 |
| # Affected |
25,600 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
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| Description |
ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY RIVETED TO THE FAN SPIDER. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BLADES TO SEPARATE FROM THE FAN DURING ENGINE OPERATION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 302 AND 351 CID ENGINESAND AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ENGINE; ENGINE COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATED BLADES COULD BE PROPELLED OUTWARDS, DAMAGINGOTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AND THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, BLADEFRAGMENTS COULD FLY FROM THE ENGINE AND INJURE NEARBY PERSONS.NOTE: ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH THE HOOD OPEN UNTIL THE COOLING FANHAS BEEN INSPECTED. |
| See also |
1979 FORD LTD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1979 FORD LTD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1979 FORD LTD Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1979 FORD LTD Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1979 FORD LTD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1979 FORD LTD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1979 FORD LTD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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