Make : MERCURY | Model : CAPRI | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19790301 - 19790301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V087000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19790331 | Date Received by ODI: 19790405 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
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: 2700 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
WITH THE ENGINE OPERATING AT HIGH SPEED, THE PLASTIC ENGINE FAN FINGER GUARDS MAY CONTACT THE ENGINE FAN AND BREAKAGE OF THE GUARD MAY OCCUR. THIS COULD CAUSE FRAGMENTS OF THE FINGER GUARD TO SCATTER. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
TWO GUARD SUPPORTS AND TWO ADDITIONAL FASTENERS WILL BE INSTALLED. IF THE FAN GUARD HAS BEEN DAMAGED, THE GUARD AND FAN WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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