FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS 1996: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V052000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-08-17 | 1998-03-04 | 1998-03-19 |
Production Dates: 1991-01-01 - 1997-06-10
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8485
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH 26" 8-BLADE METAL ENGINE COOLING FANS. THE FAN BLADES CAN FATIGUE CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN.
IF THE FAN BLADE BREAKS WHILE A PERSON WAS WORKING IN THE ENGINE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FANS WITH FANS WHICH ARE MORE DURABLE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
