Auto Recalls for Consumers

1979 MERCURY CAPRI Recall - Campaign #78V211000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1979 MERCURY CAPRI RECALL - #78V211000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FLEXIBLE COOLING FAN BLADES THAT MAY CRACK WHEN SUBJECTED TO HIGH ENGINE SPEED OPERATING CONDITIONS. FAN BLADE CRACKING CAN LEAD TO FRAGMENTS SEPARATING FROM THE FAN.

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Vehicle 1979 MERCURY CAPRI
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 8/1/1978 - 9/1/1978
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 10/4/1978
# Affected 6,750
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
 
Description THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FLEXIBLE COOLING FAN BLADES THAT MAY CRACK WHEN SUBJECTED TO HIGH ENGINE SPEED OPERATING CONDITIONS. FAN BLADE CRACKING CAN LEAD TO FRAGMENTS SEPARATING FROM THE FAN.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING COOLING FAN AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AND THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THEFRAGMENTS COULD FLY FREE, DAMAGING OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS AND CAUSING SERIOUSINJURY TO PERSONS IN THE AREA.NOTE: THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH THE HOOD OPEN UNTIL THE PROBLEMHAS BEEN CORRECTED.
See also 1979 MERCURY CAPRI Recall for STEERING, COLUMN

1979 MERCURY CAPRI Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

1979 MERCURY CAPRI Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN

1979 MERCURY CAPRI Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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