MACK MR600 1979: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Make : MACK Model : MR600 Year : 1979
Build Dates : 1979-03-01 - 1981-09-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 82V131000
Date Owner's Notified: 1983-07-13 Date Received by ODI: 1982-12-21 Date Added to Database: 1983-01-17
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5050
Summary:
      DUE TO THE HIGH STRAIN WITHIN THE FAN BLADES OF THE COOLING FAN, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FAN. THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE COOLING FAN, PROPELLING THE FAN AND PIECES OF THE FAN BLADES OUTSIDE THE FAN SHROUD.
Consequence:
     
Remedy:
      THE DEALER WILL INSTALL COOLING FANS WITH IMPROVED FAN BLADES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNER.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PROPELLED FAN BLADE PIECES MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TOPERSONS WORKING ON THE ENGINE OR STANDING NEAR THE FRONT OF THE UNIT.