1975 FORD C600 RECALL - #78V005000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK FROM VIBRATIONAL MOTION. BLADE FRAGMENTS MAY SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING FROM A CRACKED BLADE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1975 FORD C600 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1972 - 12/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/24/1978 |
| # Affected |
4,869 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
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| Description |
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK FROM VIBRATIONAL MOTION. BLADE FRAGMENTS MAY SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING FROM A CRACKED BLADE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING FAN WITH A SERVICE FAN OF A NEW DESIGN, AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 361, 389 OR 391 FT ENGINES AND AT-540TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: ENGINE; ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE BLADE FRAGMENTS COULD DAMAGE ENGINE COMPONENTS AND,IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS COULD FLY OUTAND CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE VICINITY.NOTE: THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH THE HOOD OPEN UNTIL THE ENGINE FANHAS BEEN REPLACED. |
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