Make : FORD | Model : MUSTANG | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : 19751101 - 19771201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V003000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19810320 | Date Received by ODI: 19811202 | Date Added to Database: 19810212 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 81807 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SEVEN-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FAN IS SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING DURING NORMAL OPERATION. PORTIONS OF THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEFECTIVE FANS WILL BE REPLACED WITH FANS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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