THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY BREAK DUE TO INADEQUATE BLADE STRENGTH AROUND THE RIVETS THAT ATTACH
— Recall Campaign #93V137000
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY BREAK DUE TO INADEQUATE BLADE STRENGTH AROUND THE RIVETS THAT ATTACH THE BLADES TO THE FAN SPIDER.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 11,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93V137000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | August 20, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93V137000 |
| Units affected: | 11,000 |
- Description:
- THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY BREAK DUE TO INADEQUATE BLADE STRENGTH AROUND THE RIVETS THAT ATTACH THE BLADES TO THE FAN SPIDER.
- Consequeces:
- IF COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE FAN BLADE OCCURS, IT COULDBE PROPELLED OUTSIDE THE FAN SHROUD, INJURING PERSON(S) IN THE VICINITY OFTHE TRUCK.
- Corrective action:
- AN IMPROVED FAN WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: ENGINE; COOLING FAN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6 BLADED FANSMANUFACTURED BY ENGINEERED COOLING SYSTEMS, INC.