Make : MERCURY | Model : COUGAR | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : 19760801 - 19770801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V144000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19810102 | Date Received by ODI: 19801107 | Date Added to Database: 19801209 |
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: 209100 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME OF THE FLEXIBLE FIVE-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FANS MAY BE SUBJECT TO HIGH BLADE STRESSES THAT CAN RESULT FROM RESONANT VIBRATION INPUTS OCCURRING DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. THIS CAN LEAD TO FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE BLADES. PORTIONS OF THE BLADE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN ASSEMBLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE FAN WITH AN IMPROVED FIVE-BLADED VERSION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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