CHEVROLET FORWARD 4000 1989: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V081000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | FORWARD 4000 | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-05-22 | 1990-05-15 | 1990-05-31 |
Production Dates: 1989-01-01 - 1990-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5163
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS, THE COOLING FAN ADAPTER PLATE, WHICH CONNECTS THE COOLING FAN AND THE FAN PULLEY, HAS INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH, ALLOWING CRACKS TO DEVELOP IN THE ADAPTER PLATE.
COOLING FAN COULD BE DISLODGED, DAMAGING RADIATOR AND FAN GUIDE; AND FAN COULD BREAK LOOSE, FLY OUT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND INJURE PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY.
REPAIR OR REPLACE ADAPTER PLATE TO PREVENT CRACKS AND DAMAGE.
SYSTEM: COOLING FAN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 3 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
