Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : BUSINESS CLASS | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19910101 - 19970610 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V052000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980817 | Date Received by ODI: 19980304 | Date Added to Database: 19980319 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8485 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THE FAN BLADE BREAKS WHILE A PERSON WAS WORKING IN THE ENGINE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FANS WITH FANS WHICH ARE MORE DURABLE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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