| Make : MERCURY | Model : BOBCAT | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19760801 - 19780701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V025000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19830322 | Date Received by ODI: 19830301 | Date Added to Database: 19830311 |
| 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: 83000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FLEXIBLE BLADE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK AND BREAK OFF. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY HIGH BLADE STRESSES THAT CAN RESULT FROM VIBRATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ENGINE COOLING FAN AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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