GMC C600 1973: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| Make : GMC | Model : C600 | Year : 1973 |
| Build Dates : 1972-08-01 - 1977-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 78V005000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1978-03-24 | Date Received by ODI: 1978-01-10 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4869 | ||
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Summary:
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK FROM VIBRATIONAL MOTION. BLADE FRAGMENTS MAY SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING FROM A CRACKED BLADE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING FAN WITH A SERVICE FAN OF A NEW DESIGN, AT NO CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 361, 389 OR 391 FT ENGINES AND AT-540TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: ENGINE; ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE BLADE FRAGMENTS COULD DAMAGE ENGINE COMPONENTS AND,IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS COULD FLY OUTAND CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE VICINITY.NOTE: THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH THE HOOD OPEN UNTIL THE ENGINE FANHAS BEEN REPLACED. |
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