1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #84V042000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN
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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| Vehicle |
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1983 - 3/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
4/4/1984 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/30/1984 |
| # Affected |
8,500 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE FAN WITH AN ALL METAL FAN WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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