MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1983: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1983-09-01 - 1984-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V042000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1984-04-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1984-03-29 | Date Added to Database: 1984-04-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8500 | ||
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Summary:
ENGINE COOLING FAN IS MADE OF A PLASTIC OUTER RING AND BLADE MOLDED TO A METAL CENTER. THE FAN BLADES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE HUB AND DISINTEGRATE WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE FAN WITH AN ALL METAL FAN WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD BLADE SEPARATION AND DISINTEGRATION OCCUR WHILETHE VEHICLE IS BEING SERVICED WITH THE CAB TILTED OR HOOD RELEASED AND THEENGINE RUNNING, SEVERE BODILY INJURY MAY RESULT. |
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