1979 FORD MUSTANG RECALL - #79V087000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN
WITH THE ENGINE OPERATING AT HIGH SPEED, THE PLASTIC ENGINE FAN FINGER GUARDS MAY CONTACT THE ENGINE FAN AND BREAKAGE OF THE GUARD MAY OCCUR. THIS COULD CAUSE FRAGMENTS OF THE FINGER GUARD TO SCATTER.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 FORD MUSTANG |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1979 - 3/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/31/1979 |
| # Affected |
2,700 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
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| Description |
WITH THE ENGINE OPERATING AT HIGH SPEED, THE PLASTIC ENGINE FAN FINGER GUARDS MAY CONTACT THE ENGINE FAN AND BREAKAGE OF THE GUARD MAY OCCUR. THIS COULD CAUSE FRAGMENTS OF THE FINGER GUARD TO SCATTER. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
TWO GUARD SUPPORTS AND TWO ADDITIONAL FASTENERS WILL BE INSTALLED. IF THE FAN GUARD HAS BEEN DAMAGED, THE GUARD AND FAN WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 200 CID ENGINES.SYSTEM: ENGINE & ENGINE COOLING; FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE HOOD IS OPEN DURING ENGINE OPERATION, PERSONS INTHE VICINITY MAY BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF FAN FAILURE.NOTE: HOOD SHOULD NOT BE LEFT OPEN DURING ENGINE OPERATION UNTIL CORRECTIONSHAVE BEEN COMPLETED. |
| See also |
1979 FORD MUSTANG Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
1979 FORD MUSTANG Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1979 FORD MUSTANG Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1979 FORD MUSTANG Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 01, 1995 - 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
UNKNOWN
Nov 01, 1995 - 061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
UNKNOWN
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