Make : MACK | Model : FL | Year : 1974 |
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NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V173000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19780323 | Date Received by ODI: 19771012 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 48000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FLEX BLADE FANS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE LAMINATED STIFFENER AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE DURING OPERATION. IF SUCH A CONDITION EXISTS AND THE CRACKS GO UNDETECTED, CONTINUED OPERATION COULD CAUSE PIECES OF THE STIFFENER TO BREAK OFF. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FAN WITH A STEEL FIXED BLADE FAN, FREE OF CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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