1979 MACK MR600 RECALL - #82V131000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN
DUE TO THE HIGH STRAIN WITHIN THE FAN BLADES OF THE COOLING FAN, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FAN. THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE COOLING FAN, PROPELLING THE FAN AND PIECES OF THE FAN BLADES OUTSIDE THE FAN SHROUD.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1979 MACK MR600 |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1979 - 9/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
1/17/1983 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
7/13/1983 |
| # Affected |
5,050 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
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| Description |
DUE TO THE HIGH STRAIN WITHIN THE FAN BLADES OF THE COOLING FAN, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FAN. THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE COOLING FAN, PROPELLING THE FAN AND PIECES OF THE FAN BLADES OUTSIDE THE FAN SHROUD. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL COOLING FANS WITH IMPROVED FAN BLADES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PROPELLED FAN BLADE PIECES MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TOPERSONS WORKING ON THE ENGINE OR STANDING NEAR THE FRONT OF THE UNIT. |
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