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1973 FORD MUSTANG Recall - Campaign #81V002000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1973 FORD MUSTANG RECALL - #81V002000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN

DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, CERTAIN FLEXIBLE-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FANS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING AND BLADE SEPARATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

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Vehicle 1973 FORD MUSTANG
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 7/1/1971 - 7/1/1973
Recalled on 2/12/1981
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 4/22/1981
# Affected 123,453
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
 
Description DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, CERTAIN FLEXIBLE-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FANS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING AND BLADE SEPARATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Consequences
Corrective action DEFECTIVE FAN WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 302 OR 305 CID ENGINESAND FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FLEXIBLE-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BROKEN BLADE FRAGMENTS MAY BE PROPELLED OUTWARDS,DAMAGING ENGINE COMPONENTS OR, POSSIBLY INJURING PERSONS IN THE VICINITY.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO LEAVE THE HOOD OPEN OR HAVE THE ENGINE SERVICEDWHILE THE MOTOR IS RUNNING, UNTIL THE FAN HAS BEEN REPLACED.
See also
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