1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS RECALL - #98V052000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH 26" 8-BLADE METAL ENGINE COOLING FANS. THE FAN BLADES CAN FATIGUE CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1991 - 6/10/1997 |
| Recalled on |
3/19/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/17/1998 |
| # Affected |
8,485 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH 26" 8-BLADE METAL ENGINE COOLING FANS. THE FAN BLADES CAN FATIGUE CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN. |
| Consequences |
IF THE FAN BLADE BREAKS WHILE A PERSON WAS WORKING IN THE ENGINE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FANS WITH FANS WHICH ARE MORE DURABLE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS
1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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